Serif Normal Funay 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, headlines, invitations, quotations, elegant, literary, refined, classical, elegance, classicism, editorial voice, emphasis, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp, flowing, modulated.
This typeface is a sharply modulated italic serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and a consistently right-leaning, calligraphic axis. Serifs are bracketed and tapered, with crisp entry/exit strokes and smooth joins that keep the texture lively without becoming spiky. Proportions are somewhat spacious, and counters stay open, giving the alphabet a clear, airy rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. The italic construction shows in the long, sweeping terminals and the gently curved stems, while figures follow the same slanted, high-contrast logic with slender hairlines and sturdier main strokes.
It works well for editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and display roles where an italic voice is desirable—such as pull quotes, introductions, and refined headlines. The spacious proportions and open counters also suit elegant invitations, cultural programs, and brand statements that want a classic, elevated impression.
The overall tone is polished and bookish, leaning toward classic European editorial typography. It conveys sophistication and tradition, with an energetic italic cadence that feels expressive but still formal. The contrast and sweeping terminals add a sense of drama suited to premium, cultured contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, high-contrast italic with a refined, print-oriented color and an expressive yet controlled rhythm. It prioritizes elegance and clarity, using tapered serifs and calligraphic modulation to create a sophisticated reading texture and a strong typographic “voice” for emphasis.
Uppercase forms read stately and stable, while the lowercase shows more motion through longer extenders and more pronounced terminal shaping. In text, the slanted rhythm creates a continuous forward flow, and the high contrast makes the letterforms feel crisp at display sizes.