Serif Normal Holaj 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, literary titles, literary, classic, formal, traditional, text italic, classic refinement, readable elegance, print tradition, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, oldstyle figures, tapered strokes.
This is an italic serif with moderate contrast and a clear calligraphic construction. Strokes taper into bracketed serifs and terminals, with diagonal stress visible in the rounds. Capitals are slightly compact and gently slanted, while the lowercase shows fluid, cursive-like joins in rhythm (notably in n/m/u) and a single-storey a with a teardrop-like terminal. The numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and pronounced slant, contributing to an uneven, lively texture across lines.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotes, or secondary text. It can also serve well in literary titling, pull quotes, and refined packaging or invitations where a traditional, elegant italic is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with an editorial formality that feels rooted in traditional print. Its lively italic movement adds warmth and elegance rather than flamboyance, making it read as refined and literary.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes readability while retaining a distinctly calligraphic flavor. Its moderate contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle figures suggest an aim for comfortable, classical typography with a lively, human touch.
The italic angle is consistent across cases, and the design favors tapered, pen-like terminals over blunt cuts. Spacing and rhythm create a slightly varied, organic color in text, helped by the oldstyle numerals and the relatively narrow, energetic lowercase forms.