Serif Normal Hoder 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, pull quotes, invitations, classic, literary, formal, elegant, text companion, classical tone, readable emphasis, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, flowing, lively.
A slanted serif with flowing, calligraphic construction and bracketed serifs. Strokes show moderate contrast with tapered terminals and a lively diagonal stress, producing a rhythmic texture that stays clear at text sizes. Proportions feel traditional, with a steady x-height and slightly varied letter widths; the italic angle is consistent and the curves are smoothly modeled. Numerals appear oldstyle, with ascending and descending forms that blend naturally into running text.
Well-suited to extended reading in books and editorial layouts, where the moderate contrast and consistent rhythm support comfortable paragraphs. It also works effectively for emphasis in pull quotes, subheads, and elegant collateral such as invitations or formal announcements, especially when a traditional italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a refined, slightly dramatic italic character. It reads as formal without feeling stiff, offering an elegant, human touch suited to expressive typography.
Likely designed to provide a dependable, text-oriented serif italic with a classical feel—combining conventional proportions with enough calligraphic movement to give emphasis and warmth in continuous typography.
The italic forms are distinctly cursive rather than merely oblique, with noticeable entry/exit strokes and rounded joins. Uppercase shapes remain sturdy and conventional, balancing the more fluid lowercase; the ampersand and swash-like terminals add a touch of sophistication without becoming ornamental.