Serif Contrasted Ebpo 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary, invitations, branding, classic, refined, formal, decorative, elegance, tradition, editorial tone, bookishness, refinement, oldstyle, calligraphic, sharp serifs, vertical stress, delicate.
A serif text face with a crisp, calligraphy-influenced construction and noticeably delicate hairlines. The letterforms show sharp, tapered serifs and slender joins, with a lively rhythm created by subtle stroke modulation and slightly varied character widths. Counters are generally open, while terminals often finish in fine points or small wedges that lend a precise, engraved feel. The lowercase sits on a relatively small x-height with tall ascenders, and the overall texture reads airy and lightly drawn at body sizes.
Well-suited to book typography, editorial pages, and other long-form settings where a traditional serif voice is desired, provided size and reproduction preserve the thin details. It can also serve effectively for invitations, cultural branding, and display lines that benefit from a formal, classic character.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone with a refined, slightly decorative edge. Its thin details and pointed finishing strokes suggest elegance and tradition rather than utilitarian neutrality, evoking bookish formality and editorial sophistication.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif model with an emphasis on elegance: thin finishing strokes, controlled contrast, and a slightly calligraphic cadence. It aims for a refined reading texture and a distinctive, cultured tone that can move comfortably between text and modest display sizes.
The roman forms appear consistent and disciplined, but with enough handcrafted nuance to avoid looking purely mechanical. Numerals and capitals maintain the same fine detailing, giving headings a poised, old-world presence while keeping the page color relatively light.