Serif Normal Fugav 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, literary, invitations, elegant, formal, classic, text emphasis, classic italics, editorial polish, literary tone, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, dynamic, crisp.
This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with a strongly calligraphic construction and brisk, forward-leaning rhythm. Strokes transition from thin hairlines to robust main stems, with bracketed wedge-like serifs and tapered terminals that create sharp entry and exit points. Proportions feel traditionally bookish: capitals are broad and slightly variable in width, while the lowercase shows a modest x-height with pronounced ascenders and descenders. The overall texture is lively and refined, with flowing curves (notably in bowls and the italic ‘f’ and ‘g’) and numerals that echo the same contrast and slanted stress.
It suits editorial typography where an italic voice needs to carry emphasis with elegance—book interiors, magazine features, pull quotes, and refined print collateral. It can also serve well in invitations or formal announcements where a classic italic serif look is desired, especially at medium to larger sizes where the hairlines and serifs can shine.
The tone reads poised and cultured, combining classical refinement with a sense of motion typical of pen-derived italics. It feels formal and expressive rather than neutral, suggesting tradition, authority, and a slightly romantic editorial voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable italic serif that brings classical, pen-influenced contrast and graceful movement to text. Its proportions and detailing aim to balance literary tradition with a crisp, polished finish suitable for high-end editorial settings.
Spacing appears generous enough for continuous reading, with a consistent diagonal stress that keeps lines energetic in text. The italic forms maintain clarity despite the pronounced contrast, and the figures share the same graceful, slightly calligraphic character as the letters.