Serif Normal Hakat 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, readability, editorial tone, formal polish, classic styling, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, sloped, crisp, airy.
A slanted serif with a light, airy color and clear thick–thin modulation. The letterforms show calligraphic movement in the strokes, with bracketed wedge-like serifs and tapered terminals that keep counters open and shapes readable. Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with moderate ascenders/descenders and slightly varied character widths that create a lively rhythm. Numerals and capitals maintain the same crisp, angled finishing, giving the face a consistent, polished texture in text.
This font is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a refined italic serif is desired. It also works well for pull quotes, introductions, and formal communications such as invitations or programs, especially at medium to larger sizes where the tapered details can be appreciated.
The overall tone is elegant and literary, projecting a composed, classic sophistication. Its gentle slant and tapered details add a sense of motion and finesse without becoming ornamental, making it feel suited to cultured, editorial settings.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, highly readable serif italic with a touch of calligraphic elegance. It prioritizes a clean page texture and traditional proportions while adding sharp, tapered finishing for visual sophistication.
In running text the spacing and stroke economy produce a smooth, continuous line, while sharp joins and pointed terminals add sparkle at larger sizes. The italic construction reads intentional and integrated rather than simply obliqued, with a steady baseline rhythm and clear differentiation between similar shapes.