Serif Normal Fomek 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book jackets, pull quotes, posters, classic, formal, literary, assertive, emphasis, tradition, readability, authority, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, dynamic, oldstyle, wedge serifs.
A robust italic serif with a strong rightward slant and pronounced, bracketed wedge serifs. Strokes show clear modulation, with thicker verticals and tapered terminals that give the letters a carved, calligraphic finish. The uppercase is broad and steady with generous curves, while the lowercase has compact counters, lively entry strokes, and round i-dots; overall spacing and rhythm feel dense but controlled. Numerals follow the same energetic italic construction, with open curves and weighty bowls that hold up at display sizes.
Well-suited for magazine headlines, book and journal typography, and other editorial settings where a strong italic voice is needed. It can also serve effectively for pull quotes, short paragraphs, and promotional copy where a classic serif look with emphasis and momentum is desired.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial, bookish character that reads as established and dignified. Its pronounced italic energy adds urgency and emphasis, making it feel confident rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional text-serif presence with a bolder, more emphatic italic—prioritizing strong color on the page, clear word shapes, and a distinctly classic tone for editorial and literary applications.
Diagonal stress and tapered terminals create a forward motion across lines, while the sturdy serifs and dark color keep paragraphs from feeling flimsy. The forms lean toward an oldstyle sensibility, balancing warmth in the curves with a crisp, structured silhouette.