Serif Normal Eplay 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, invitations, headlines, elegant, literary, classic, refined, formal, italic emphasis, classic elegance, editorial tone, calligraphic refinement, calligraphic, bracketed, teardrop terminals, crisp hairlines, wedge serifs.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp hairlines and strong, tapered main strokes. Serifs are bracketed and often wedge-like, with lively entry and exit strokes that create a fluid, handwritten rhythm while remaining firmly typographic. Capitals are relatively upright for an italic, with sharp apexes and clean inner counters, while lowercase forms show pronounced slant, narrow joins, and delicate teardrop or ball-like terminals on select letters. Numerals match the text color with similarly dramatic thick–thin modulation and compact, slightly calligraphic shaping.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book matter where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotes, or section openers. The contrast and motion also make it effective for refined headlines, pull quotes, invitations, and branding that aims for a classic, cultured feel.
The overall tone is polished and literary, combining classical bookish authority with a graceful, expressive italic motion. It reads as refined and formal, suited to contexts where a touch of ceremony or sophistication is desired without becoming ornamental.
Designed to deliver a traditional italic with pronounced calligraphic influence, prioritizing elegance and contrast for expressive text and display use. The letterforms aim to balance formal serif structure with fluidity, creating an italic that feels both authoritative and graceful.
Stroke contrast and the italic angle create strong sparkle at display sizes, while the consistent serif treatment keeps lines cohesive. The texture is slightly dynamic due to varied glyph widths and the energetic curvature of terminals, giving paragraphs a lively but controlled cadence.