Serif Normal Emgab 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, quotations, literary titles, invitations, literary, classic, elegant, formal, text emphasis, classic italic, editorial voice, traditional refinement, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, flowing, lively.
A slanted serif with moderately modulated strokes and a distinctly calligraphic rhythm. Serifs are small and bracketed, with tapered terminals and gently swelling curves that keep the texture fluid rather than rigid. The capitals are relatively broad and open, while the lowercase shows lively entry/exit strokes, a single-storey “g,” and an overall oldstyle feel with softly rounded bowls. Numerals follow the same italic logic, with smooth diagonals and subtle finishing strokes that harmonize with the text.
Well suited for book typography and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, introductions, or sidebars. It also fits literary titles, formal announcements, and invitation-style applications that benefit from a traditional, elegant slant. It performs best where there is enough size and leading to let the flowing terminals and modulation read cleanly.
The font reads as traditional and cultivated, with a bookish elegance that suggests careful, measured writing. Its motion and soft tapering add a refined, human tone without feeling decorative or whimsical. Overall it conveys a classic, editorial sensibility suited to polished, formal communication.
The design appears intended as a classic italic companion for conventional serif typography, prioritizing a smooth reading rhythm with a visibly handwritten influence. It aims to balance refinement and clarity, providing an expressive yet disciplined italic for extended text and formal emphasis.
In running text, the italic angle and tapered terminals create a continuous, forward-moving line, while the moderate contrast keeps letterforms stable at larger text sizes. The spacing appears comfortable and the forms remain clear, though the energetic swashes and diagonals make it feel more expressive than a strictly utilitarian text face.