Serif Normal Funum 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, quotations, headlines, classic, literary, elegant, formal, text emphasis, classic italic, refined tone, editorial utility, bracketed, sharpened, calligraphic, crisp, refined.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharply tapered terminals and bracketed serifs that give the letterforms a crisp, cut-stroke look. The slant is moderate and consistent, with narrow joins and thin hairlines that heighten the light–dark rhythm across words. Capitals are slightly wide and stately, while lowercase forms show compact counters and lively diagonals; the two-storey “g” and the gently bowed “f” reinforce a traditional, text-italic construction. Numerals follow the same contrasty model, with curved figures featuring fine hairline connections and prominent main strokes.
This face works especially well for editorial settings where an italic is meant to carry emphasis with authority—magazine features, book typography, pull quotes, and refined headlines. It can also serve as an accompanying italic in a traditional text system where contrast and a clean, sharp finish are desired.
The overall tone is classical and cultivated, reading as bookish and editorial rather than playful or casual. Its sharp details and strong contrast suggest sophistication and formality, well suited to established, traditional typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text italic that balances readability with a refined, classical tone. Its sharp serifs and disciplined slant aim to deliver elegant emphasis and a polished page color in editorial typography.
In text, the italic’s pronounced modulation and pointed terminals create a sparkling texture, especially at larger sizes. The narrow hairlines and fine serifs make spacing and line length feel airy, while still maintaining a clear, disciplined rhythm.