Serif Normal Ekgid 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, pull quotes, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text italic, classical tone, elegant emphasis, traditional bookwork, bracketed, calligraphic, oblique, oldstyle figures, transitional.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharply tapered strokes and smooth, bracketed serifs that land cleanly at the baseline. The italic construction is moderately slanted with a calligraphic feel: curved entry strokes, tapered terminals, and energetic joins give the letters a flowing rhythm without becoming script-like. Uppercase forms are crisp and stately, while the lowercase shows a lively texture with a single‑storey italic “a,” a looped descender on “g,” and a long, elegant “f.” Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with noticeable ascenders and descenders, contributing to a traditional text color.
Well suited to long-form editorial and book settings where an italic with strong contrast is needed for emphasis, citations, or introductory passages. It also works effectively in refined display applications—such as pull quotes, headings, and formal announcements—where its tapered serifs and calligraphic motion can be showcased.
The overall tone is bookish and cultivated, evoking classic printing and literary typography. Its sparkle from strong thick–thin contrast reads as refined and formal, with an expressive italic voice suited to emphasis and quotation.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-italic companion with elevated contrast and a traditional serif vocabulary, aiming for a polished, classical reading experience. Its oldstyle numerals and flowing lowercase suggest an emphasis on literature-oriented composition and typographic nuance.
Spacing appears even and controlled, producing a smooth line flow in text. The design favors clarity and elegance over heaviness, with pointed apexes and delicately finished terminals that add brightness at display sizes while still holding together in continuous reading.