Serif Normal Hubal 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotes, invitations, literary, refined, classic, scholarly, formal, text italic, readability, elegance, tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, open, crisp.
A slanted serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a relatively open, airy texture. Strokes show subtle modulation with clean joins and tapered terminals, producing a calm rhythm rather than dramatic contrast. Capitals are narrow and upright in structure but consistently inclined, while lowercase forms are compact with clear counters and a modest, slightly calligraphic curve quality. Numerals follow the same angled, serifed construction and read evenly in a line.
Well-suited to continuous reading in editorial and book typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, and titling. It also fits formal communications—programs, invitations, and brand copy—where a classic serif italic conveys refinement and tradition.
The overall tone feels literary and traditional, with a polished, bookish elegance. Its italic slant and tapered details add a gentle sense of motion and formality without becoming flamboyant.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic: a companion style that remains highly readable while adding a refined, expressive slant for emphasis and elegant typesetting.
Serif shaping stays consistent across the set, with pointed, well-defined terminals and restrained curves that keep long passages looking orderly. The italic angle is steady across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping mixed-content settings feel cohesive.