Serif Normal Edke 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, dramatic, vintage, editorial, theatrical, refined, condensed impact, classic elegance, headline presence, period flavor, contrast drama, condensed, vertical, spiky serifs, didone-like, display.
A tightly condensed serif with extreme vertical emphasis and sharp, tapered serifs. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin contrast, with hairline connections and heavier stems that create a crisp, high-drama rhythm. Curves are narrow and upright, counters are small, and terminals often end in pointed or wedge-like forms, giving the outlines a slightly cut, engraved feel. Overall spacing appears compact, with a mix of narrow and slightly wider forms that keeps word shapes lively while remaining strongly vertical.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, magazine mastheads, and brand marks where its tall, high-contrast forms can create a strong vertical rhythm. It can also work for short pull quotes or packaging titles, especially when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing to protect the hairline details.
The tone is bold and theatrical, with a refined, old-world elegance that reads as vintage and editorial. Its stark contrast and needlelike details lend it a slightly gothic, poster-era flair—more about presence and style than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-fashion serif look in a condensed footprint, emphasizing contrast and sharp serif articulation for maximum visual impact. It prioritizes distinctive silhouette and period-evocative elegance over unobtrusive long-text comfort.
In the sample text, the condensed proportions and high contrast create strong texture and headline impact, while the finest hairlines and tight counters become more delicate as size decreases. The design favors tall forms and sharp joins, which can produce a striking, almost engraved silhouette in all caps.