Serif Normal Gakoh 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, classic, dramatic, literary, formal, express emphasis, add elegance, convey tradition, create impact, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, oldstyle, lively.
A strongly slanted serif with pronounced contrast between thick stems and fine hairlines, producing a crisp, engraved-like texture. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with tapered terminals and occasional beak-like finishes that add motion. Counters are relatively open and the curves are full, while capitals feel sturdy and slightly condensed in their inner space despite the broad overall stance. The italic rhythm is energetic, with strokes that suggest a calligraphic pen and a consistent, flowing diagonal across the set.
Well-suited to headlines, pull quotes, and short to medium passages where an expressive italic serif can carry tone and hierarchy. It fits editorial layouts, book and magazine typography, and promotional materials that benefit from a classic, high-contrast voice. For long-form small text, it will perform best with generous leading and careful size selection due to the strong slant and fine hairlines.
The font conveys a classic, editorial tone with a touch of drama. Its steep italic and high-contrast detailing feel refined and somewhat theatrical, evoking literary titles, traditional publishing, and heritage branding. The overall impression is confident and expressive rather than quiet or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with an assertive italic character—combining traditional proportions with heightened contrast and energetic stroke endings. It aims to provide a polished, literary feel while remaining legible and structured in typical editorial compositions.
In text, the slant and contrast create a lively line that reads best when given comfortable size and spacing. The numerals follow the same italicized, high-contrast logic, blending smoothly with the letterforms for typographic emphasis and display-like settings.