Serif Normal Funiz 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book, magazine, headlines, quotes, literary, refined, classic, formal, elegant emphasis, editorial voice, classic readability, bracketed, calligraphic, fluid, slanted, crisp.
A high-contrast serif italic with pronounced stroke modulation, sharp hairlines, and weighty curved stems. Serifs are clearly bracketed and tapered, with crisp terminals and a smooth, calligraphic flow through curves and joins. The italic angle is consistent and fairly assertive, and the overall proportions feel on the open, generous side with ample counters and an even baseline rhythm. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic, with a traditional, old-style flavor and lively curves.
This font is well suited to editorial and book typography where a strong italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or subheads. It also works effectively in magazine-style headlines and pull quotes, and can serve branding applications that benefit from a classic, cultivated serif italic.
The tone is classic and literary, with an elegant, editorial polish. Its energetic italics add a sense of movement and emphasis while maintaining a composed, traditional demeanor suitable for refined typography.
The design appears intended to provide a traditional text-serif italic with strong contrast and a clear calligraphic cadence, balancing refinement with readability at display and text sizes. It aims to deliver a confident italic presence that can carry emphasis and short passages without losing typographic discipline.
The letterforms show strong diagonal stress and a distinctly calligraphic construction, especially in curved characters, producing a lively texture in continuous text. Uppercase shapes remain formal and stable while the lowercase introduces more expressive entry/exit strokes, giving emphasis without becoming decorative.