Serif Normal Gabog 3 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, sports, confident, classic, athletic, assertive, emphasis, impact, readable display, traditional tone, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, compact, ink-trappy.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with broad proportions and a pronounced, calligraphic stroke flow. The letterforms show brisk, wedge-like bracketed serifs and rounded terminals, with sturdy verticals and subtly tapered joins that create a lively rhythm. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while curves and diagonals carry a slightly swollen, ink-friendly feel that keeps the texture cohesive in text. Figures are robust and italicized to match, with strong curvature and steady baseline alignment.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other display roles where a strong italic serif voice is needed. It can also work for short editorial standfirsts, pull quotes, and brand statements that benefit from a forceful, classic-leaning texture, especially at larger sizes where the serifs and shaping can be appreciated.
The overall tone is bold and energetic with a traditional backbone—classic enough for editorial typography, yet punchy and sporty in its forward slant. Its wide stance and crisp serifs give it a confident, attention-grabbing presence without feeling decorative or novelty-driven.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif structure with heightened emphasis—using a strong italic angle, wide proportions, and energetic serif shapes to create impact while retaining a recognizably text-serif foundation.
In the text sample, the slanted rhythm and wide set produce a strong horizontal drive, making it read as emphatic and headline-ready. The combination of rounded edges and firm serifs helps soften the weight, creating a darker but approachable typographic color across lines.