Serif Normal Sogem 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, literature, magazines, headlines, classic, literary, refined, formal, elegant italic, editorial voice, classical tone, text emphasis, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, wedge terminals, diagonal stress, crisp.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif italic with a calligraphic construction and crisp, tapered strokes. Serifs are sharp and slightly bracketed, often resolving into wedge-like terminals that reinforce the slanted, drawn-with-a-pen feel. Capitals are stately and sculpted, with firm verticals and cleanly cut apexes, while the lowercase shows lively modulation, angled entry strokes, and compact, rhythmic counters. Figures follow the same italic logic with strong thick–thin transitions and pointed terminals, giving numerals a refined, traditional texture.
It performs well in editorial typography where an expressive italic is needed for emphasis, introductions, pull quotes, and cultured headlines. In books or long-form layouts it can serve effectively for italic roles—citations, names, and highlighted phrases—while maintaining a traditional serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an elevated, editorial polish. Its sharp terminals and energetic italic flow add a sense of sophistication and momentum, suited to formal communication rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional serif italic that prioritizes elegant contrast and a hand-influenced rhythm, offering a refined, authoritative tone for reading-centric and editorial contexts.
Stroke contrast and tapering are prominent throughout, so the face reads best when given enough size and leading to let the delicate thin strokes breathe. The italic angle and lively terminals create a distinct texture that can become visually active in long passages if set too tightly.