Serif Normal Sekuh 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Baskerville' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial design, book typography, pull quotes, invitations, editorial, classic, dramatic, formal, literary, emphasis, elegance, tradition, editorial voice, literary tone, bracketed, wedge serifs, calligraphic, teardrop terminals, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a forward, calligraphic slant. Serifs are bracketed with a slightly wedge-like feel, and many joins and terminals show tapered, ink-trap-like shaping that reads as pen-informed rather than purely geometric. The lowercase has compact, rounded bowls and tapered exits; ascenders are assertive, while descenders are relatively deep and expressive (notably in g, j, y). Numerals appear oldstyle with varied heights and angled stress, contributing to an uneven, lively texture across mixed text.
It performs especially well in display-to-text crossover roles such as magazine headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where an italic voice is desired. In longer reading settings it can work as an emphasis style or for literary titling, and it also suits formal printed materials like invitations and programs where traditional serif character is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a confident, dramatic rhythm suited to refined typography. Its italic energy and sharp contrast lend a sense of formality and cultivated tradition, while the tapered details keep it lively and expressive rather than rigid.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif italic with elevated contrast and a pen-derived liveliness, providing a strong typographic voice for emphasis and refined editorial settings. Its proportions and detailing suggest a focus on tradition, elegance, and a distinctly italic texture in continuous text.
Counters are moderately open for an italic of this contrast level, but the dark stems and tight internal spaces create a strong, inky color in paragraph settings. The ampersand and curved letters show pronounced stress and sculpted terminals, giving the face a distinctly text-oriented, bookish personality.