Serif Normal Funas 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, literary titles, pull quotes, invitations, editorial, classic, literate, refined, formal, italic companion, editorial emphasis, classic reading, bracketed, calligraphic, diagonal stress, crisp, open counters.
This serif italic shows a crisp, high-contrast stroke model with pronounced thick–thin transitions and tapered entry/exit strokes. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, contributing to a polished, bookish texture rather than a blunt or slabby feel. The italics have a consistent forward slant and a slightly calligraphic rhythm, with lively curves and smooth joins that keep counters open. Proportions read on the broad side with generous horizontal reach, while the overall spacing and letterfit maintain an even, readable line color in text.
It performs well for long-form editorial and book typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, citations, or secondary voice. The wide, high-contrast shapes also make it effective for display-like applications such as magazine leads, literary titles, and elegant printed materials where a classic italic texture is desired.
The tone is traditional and editorial, projecting refinement and a measured formality. Its lively italic motion adds a literary, expressive voice without becoming decorative, making it feel suited to cultured, established settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic with a refined, calligraphic underpinning—prioritizing a familiar reading rhythm, clear differentiation, and graceful emphasis within editorial typography.
Uppercase forms feel steady and dignified, while the lowercase introduces more movement through curved terminals and flowing diagonals. Numerals match the italic, high-contrast construction and sit comfortably alongside text, supporting a cohesive typographic palette.