Serif Normal Turun 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a sharply drawn italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a crisp, chiseled finish. Serifs are small and tapered, with wedge-like terminals and clear entry/exit strokes that give the forms a calligraphic momentum. Capitals feel tall and slightly narrow, with generous curves and a lively slant; the lowercase is compact and rhythmic, with pointed arches, a single-storey italic “a,” and a flowing “g” that reinforces the cursive construction. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and angled stress, reading as text-friendly figures with elegant curves and thin hairlines.
It suits editorial typography such as magazine features, book titles and chapter openings, pull quotes, and refined packaging or branding. The italic character makes it especially effective for emphasis, names, and short passages where a graceful, high-end voice is desired.
Overall it conveys a cultured, editorial tone—graceful and formal without feeling heavy. The energetic italic angle adds sophistication and motion, suggesting tradition, polish, and a touch of luxury.
The design appears intended to provide a classic, high-contrast italic companion for sophisticated text setting—balancing traditional serif structure with a brisk, contemporary sharpness in the terminals and stroke endings.
The texture is relatively open for an italic, with clean counters and a consistent forward movement across words. Fine hairlines and sharp joins reward larger sizes and high-quality reproduction, where the delicate details remain intact.