Serif Normal Selak 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book jackets, posters, quotations, classic, formal, confident, dramatic, emphasis, elegance, tradition, impact, bracketed, diagonal stress, ball terminals, sharp serifs, calligraphic.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a steady rightward slant. Serifs are sharp and wedge-like with subtle bracketing, giving terminals a crisp, carved finish. Curves show diagonal stress, and many joins resolve into tapered, calligraphic points; rounded forms often end in small ball terminals (notably on figures and some lowercase). Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with a moderate x-height and energetic, slightly varied letter widths that create an animated texture in text.
Well suited to editorial headlines, magazine features, book jackets, and pull quotes where an italic voice is meant to carry authority and style. It can also work for short passages such as intros, captions, or emphasized sections in print and branding, especially at sizes where the sharp serifs and contrast remain clear.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a sense of editorial polish. Its strong contrast and crisp serifs add drama and sophistication, while the italic construction brings momentum and emphasis without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast italic serif for emphatic typographic moments—combining classic proportions with crisp, energetic detailing to deliver a refined, attention-grabbing voice.
Caps are stately and somewhat wide, with clean interior counters and assertive entry/exit strokes. The numerals follow the same italic rhythm and contrast, reading as elegant and slightly old-style in flavor due to their curvature and terminals. In continuous text the italic angle and sharp serifs create a lively baseline rhythm that favors display sizes and emphasized passages.