Serif Normal Temin 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literary, invitations, refined, classic, formal, elegant reading, classic tone, editorial voice, formal accent, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, elegant, crisp.
This is a slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairlines. Serifs are fine and mostly bracketed, with a calligraphic sweep at terminals and a smooth, continuous rhythm through curves and joins. Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with moderate ascenders and descenders and a steady baseline cadence; the capitals are stately and open, while the lowercase is narrow and flowing, especially in letters with long entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, reading as text figures in spirit with elegant curves and delicate finishing strokes.
It suits book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine features where an elegant, high-contrast texture is desired. It can also work well for formal communications—such as invitations, programs, and refined branding—particularly in larger sizes where the hairlines and detailing remain clear.
The overall tone is cultured and polished, leaning toward classic publishing and old-world refinement. Its lively slant and sharp contrast add a sense of sophistication and ceremony, making it feel more literary than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to provide a classic, publication-oriented italic with strong typographic refinement and a graceful reading rhythm. It emphasizes elegance and tradition through high contrast, delicate serifs, and smooth calligraphic motion.
Spacing appears even and controlled in the paragraph sample, supporting continuous reading while preserving a distinctly graceful texture. The slant is consistent across cases, and the italic construction is evident in the single-story forms and the sweeping terminals that give the text a fluid, handwritten energy without becoming decorative.