Serif Normal Gakum 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, quotations, packaging, heritage branding, literary, classic, warm, expressive, old-world, readability, tradition, flair, voice, bracketed, calligraphic, inked, organic, soft terminals.
A serif italic with gently modulated strokes and a calligraphic, right-leaning posture. Serifs are bracketed and softly flared, with rounded joins and slightly bulbous terminals that give the letters a warm, inked quality. The texture is lively and uneven in a deliberate way, with noticeable curvature and varied letter proportions that create an organic, bookish rhythm across lines of text.
It suits book and magazine typography, especially for italic roles such as emphasis, introductions, pull quotes, and captions where a traditional voice is helpful. It can also work well for branding in categories that benefit from heritage cues—packaging, labels, and cultural or academic materials—provided sizes allow its finer modulation and compact lowercase proportions to remain clear.
This face conveys a literary, old-world tone with a touch of theatrical flair. Its italic rhythm and lively details feel expressive and human, suggesting tradition, storytelling, and editorial voice rather than a purely neutral demeanor.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional serif reading experience while adding personality through an italic, calligraphic cadence and softened detailing. Its shapes prioritize an inviting, human texture that feels suited to narrative and editorial settings where a bit of character is desirable.
The numerals and capitals maintain the same soft, inked serif treatment, supporting a cohesive texture in mixed alphanumeric settings. Overall spacing and rhythm feel more literary than corporate, with letterforms that read as intentionally crafted rather than mechanically uniform.