Serif Normal Etbab 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, headlines, invitations, book covers, elegant, literary, refined, dramatic, editorial elegance, luxury tone, expressive italic, high-contrast display, didone-like, hairline, calligraphic, crisp, tapered.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharply tapered hairlines and firm, wedge-like serifs. The stroke modulation is pronounced, giving letters a polished, engraved feel, while the italic slant is steady and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. Counters tend toward the compact side and terminals frequently finish in fine points or small teardrop forms, producing a lively rhythm in continuous text. Numerals and capitals show noticeable width variation, contributing to a dynamic, slightly theatrical texture rather than a rigidly uniform one.
Well-suited to magazine and editorial typography, fashion and luxury branding, and prominent display settings such as headlines, pull quotes, and book or album covers. It can also work effectively for invitations and formal announcements where an elegant italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, with a distinctly editorial flair. Its glossy contrast and brisk italic movement suggest sophistication and drama, reading as more expressive than purely utilitarian.
The font appears designed to deliver a classic, high-contrast italic voice with strong visual polish—combining traditional serif structure with a more expressive, contemporary editorial energy. The intention seems to balance refined luxury cues with enough animation in the italics to make text feel spirited and distinctive.
The design’s hairline detailing and pointed joins make it feel at home at medium-to-large sizes, where the contrast and terminal shapes can stay crisp. The italic forms are assertive, with swash-like touches in places (notably in some lowercase), lending a subtly calligraphic finish without becoming fully script-like.