Serif Normal Tedob 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, invitations, elegant, literary, classic, refined, formal, text companion, classical tone, editorial refinement, calligraphic motion, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, tapered strokes.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic construction. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals, with bracketed serifs that feel carved rather than blunt. The italic angle is consistent and flowing, with many letters showing gently curved entry/exit strokes and a slightly variable, lively rhythm across the line. Lowercase forms are compact but not tight, with smooth joins and a clear distinction between bowls, stems, and hairlines; numerals follow the same contrast and slant, giving figures an integrated text-face feel.
Well-suited to long-form editorial settings such as books, essays, and magazine features where an italic with character is needed. It also works for refined display applications—pull quotes, section openers, and formal materials—where the high contrast and calligraphic rhythm can add sophistication without becoming ornamental.
The overall tone is refined and literary, evoking classic book typography and formal publishing. Its sharp hairlines and elegant curves read as sophisticated and poised, with an old-world warmth rather than a rigid, modern severity.
The design appears intended as a traditional, readable italic companion with elevated contrast and a classical serif vocabulary, aiming to deliver both elegance and clarity in editorial typography.
In text, the face maintains strong horizontal continuity despite the slant, helped by consistent serif shaping and controlled spacing. The contrast is crisp enough to give sparkle at display sizes, while the letterforms remain conventional and legible for continuous reading.