Serif Normal Tegiv 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, literary titles, quotations, elegant, literary, classic, refined, formal, text italic, editorial emphasis, classic refinement, formal tone, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, sharp terminals, narrow aperture, slanted axis.
A high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, finely tapered hairlines. The letterforms show calligraphic influence in their angled stress, pointed entry/exit strokes, and subtly modulated curves, while bracketed serifs keep the texture cohesive in text. Capitals are relatively narrow and upright in construction but clearly italicized, producing a dignified rhythm with clean, sharp terminals. Lowercase forms maintain a steady, readable x-height and a compact, slightly condensed feel, with lively ascenders/descenders and a consistent, polished stroke finish. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic motion, blending smoothly with running text.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, and secondary hierarchy within book and magazine layouts. It can also serve effectively in refined display contexts such as literary titling, invitations, and formal announcements, especially where a classic serif italic is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, evoking bookish refinement and editorial sophistication. Its sharp contrast and flowing italic movement add a sense of ceremony and emphasis, suitable for conveying prestige without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-oriented serif italic that balances traditional book typography norms with a crisp, high-contrast finish. Its goal seems to be providing a clear italic companion for reading environments while preserving an elegant, classical impression at larger sizes.
In continuous text the face creates a dark–light sparkle typical of contrasty italics, with clear directional rhythm and strong word shapes. The italic forms feel purposeful rather than merely slanted, with a disciplined, classical structure that supports longer passages as well as prominent highlights.