Serif Normal Fubaz 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, invitations, quotes, classic, literary, formal, elegant, text italic, classic refinement, calligraphic tone, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, inclined, lively.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, tapered terminals. Strokes show calligraphic modulation, with thin hairlines and sturdier main stems, and bracketed serifs that read sharp yet refined. Counters are fairly open for a contrasting italic, and the rhythm is energetic, with varied letter widths and noticeable entry/exit strokes that help words flow. The lowercase includes a single-storey a and g, and several forms (notably f, y, and j) feature expressive descenders and delicate finishing strokes.
Well suited for editorial typography, book and long-form settings that use italic for emphasis, and refined brand or cultural materials that need a classic serif voice. It can also serve effectively in pull quotes, headings, and formal invitations where an elegant italic texture is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, leaning toward a bookish, editorial elegance rather than display extravagance. Its italic forms feel lively and articulate, giving text a rhetorical, humanist warmth while remaining formal and composed.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with strong calligraphic influence, aiming for readability alongside a distinctly elegant, traditional character. Its proportions and contrast suggest a focus on fluent word shapes and a polished editorial presence.
In the sample text, the texture stays even at larger sizes, but the fine hairlines and sharp joins suggest it will look best with adequate resolution and not-too-tight spacing. Numerals match the italic voice, with curved forms and contrasting strokes that keep them visually aligned with surrounding text.