Serif Normal Etbaz 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial headlines, fashion branding, invitations, book covers, display typography, elegant, fashion, literary, dramatic, refined, editorial elegance, luxury tone, calligraphic flair, display emphasis, classical italic, calligraphic, high-waisted, needle serifs, swashy, flowing.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant, sharp tapering terminals, and hairline serifs that often resolve into pointed, blade-like ends. Curves are smooth and calligraphic, with swelling on the main strokes and very thin connecting strokes, producing a crisp, glossy rhythm across words. Capitals are narrow and sculpted with restrained flourishes, while the lowercase shows lively entry/exit strokes, occasional swash-like tails, and a slightly varied internal spacing that enhances the handwritten feel without losing typographic discipline. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, with elegant curves and fine hairline details that read best at larger sizes.
This font is well suited to display use where its contrast and italic movement can breathe—editorial headlines, magazine features, book covers, and premium branding. It can also work for formal invitations and short passages where an elegant, expressive serif italic is desired, especially at sizes that preserve its fine hairlines.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, balancing formal sophistication with a sense of motion and drama. Its sharp hairlines and flowing italic forms evoke luxury branding and classic publishing, giving text a polished, expressive voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-fashion italic serif voice with strong calligraphic influence, emphasizing elegance, speed, and contrast. Its sharpened terminals and controlled swashiness suggest a focus on refined display typography rather than utilitarian body text.
In the text sample, the tight hairlines and sharp joins create a sparkling texture that can look delicate in dense settings, while larger sizes showcase the nuanced stroke modulation and pointed terminals most clearly. The italic rhythm is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive, calligraphy-informed personality.