Serif Normal Temov 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, literature, invitations, literary, refined, formal, classic, text emphasis, classic refinement, editorial voice, formal tone, elegant contrast, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, elegant, lively.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, wedge-like terminals and bracketed serifs that taper quickly into thin hairlines. The letters show a pronounced rightward slant and a calligraphic rhythm, with strokes that swell through curves and thin dramatically at joins. Capitals are narrow and elegant with crisp apexes and pointed ends, while lowercase forms are compact and fluid, with a single-storey italic a and a long, descending italic f. The overall texture is light and quick, with tight internal counters and clear differentiation between thick stems and delicate connecting strokes.
Well-suited for editorial typography where an italic is meant to carry emphasis with elegance—book and magazine text, pull quotes, headlines, and refined packaging or invitations. Its contrast and sharp details favor larger text sizes and quality reproduction where the hairlines can remain crisp.
The tone is cultivated and literary, suggesting traditional book typography with a slightly dramatic, fashionable italic voice. It feels formal and refined rather than casual, with enough sharpness and contrast to read as sophisticated and expressive.
The design appears intended as a classic, high-contrast text italic that adds sophistication and movement while remaining grounded in conventional serif construction. It aims to provide an expressive companion for formal typography, delivering emphasis without resorting to overt ornament.
Diagonal stress is evident across rounds like C, O, and e, and the italics rely on tapered entry/exit strokes more than broad, flat serifs. Numerals follow the same slanted, high-contrast construction, giving figures a graceful, old-world typographic presence alongside text.