Serif Normal Fogiy 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, magazines, posters, brand marks, editorial, classic, dramatic, elegant, literary, editorial impact, classic authority, expressive italic, display emphasis, bracketing, calligraphic, wedge serifs, tight apertures, large capitals.
A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply tapered, wedge-like serifs. Curves are full and weighty, while joins and terminals come to crisp points, giving counters a compact, sculpted feel. Capitals are broad and assertive with strong diagonals, and the lowercase shows a lively, calligraphic rhythm, including a single-storey ‘a’ and more animated forms in ‘g’, ‘y’, and ‘z’. Numerals follow the same contrasty, angled logic, reading firmly and with a slightly old-style, text-oriented color.
Well suited to headlines, deck type, and pull quotes where a dramatic serif can carry tone and hierarchy. It also fits book and magazine typography, especially for titles and section openers, and can support branding where a classic yet assertive personality is desired.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a dramatic, formal presence that feels suited to cultured, literary contexts. Its energetic slant and sharp terminals add urgency and flair, balancing tradition with a distinctly expressive voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation with heightened contrast and an energetic italic stance, aiming for strong editorial impact while maintaining recognizable, conventional letterforms.
Spacing appears moderately tight in the sample, creating a dense, confident texture; the strong contrast and pointed details make it most striking at display and subhead sizes, while still retaining a conventional text-serif structure. Round letters like ‘O’ and ‘Q’ are especially robust, and the ampersand carries the same vigorous, angled movement as the rest of the set.