Serif Normal Foban 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, classic, literary, formal, refined, text italic, elegant emphasis, editorial voice, classic readability, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, tapered strokes, diagonal stress, crisp terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a steady rightward slant. Serifs are clearly present and generally bracketed, with sharp, clean joins and tapered terminals that give the forms a calligraphic, pen-driven feel. Capitals are compact and sturdy, while the lowercase shows lively rhythm with flowing entry/exit strokes, compact apertures, and distinct italic constructions (notably in a, f, g, and y). Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, reading as text-friendly figures with crisp curves and tapered ends.
Well suited to editorial settings where an italic needs to carry emphasis with authority—such as book typography, magazine features, pull quotes, and refined headings. It can also work for formal invitations or brand statements that want a classic serif voice with a dynamic italic cadence.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with an editorial polish that feels established and trustworthy. Its energetic italic movement adds emphasis and elegance rather than flamboyance, suggesting classic book and magazine typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with strong contrast and a disciplined, print-oriented rhythm, balancing readability with a distinctly calligraphic flavor for emphasis and elegant tone.
Spacing appears moderately tight with strong internal rhythm, and the contrast stays consistent across letters and figures. The slanted stroke endings and rounded bowls create a smooth texture in paragraphs, while the crisp serifs keep edges and word shapes well defined.