Serif Normal Sekim 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, quotes, literary, formal, classic, refined, classic emphasis, editorial voice, elegant italic, literary tone, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, transitional, lively.
A high-contrast serif italic with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a rightward slant and a calligraphic stroke logic, with tapered entry strokes and sharp, wedge-like terminals in places. Capitals are sturdy and slightly condensed in feel, while the lowercase is more fluid, with generous curves, angled stress, and lively ascenders/descenders that create an energetic rhythm. Numerals follow the same italic, contrasty construction, keeping a consistent color and forward motion in text.
Works well for editorial typography—magazine features, book typography, and pull quotes—where an expressive italic can carry emphasis with clarity. It also suits headings and subheads that benefit from a refined, classic serif voice and a strong contrast-driven presence.
The overall tone reads classic and editorial, balancing elegance with a touch of drama from the strong contrast and sweeping italics. It feels literary and formal—suited to sophisticated settings where a traditional voice and a bit of flourish are welcome.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with heightened contrast and a calligraphic sensibility, aiming to deliver elegant emphasis and a cultivated, literary texture in both display sizes and extended reading settings.
In running text, the italic angle and narrow joins create a distinctly directional texture, with punctuation and dots appearing compact and dark. The combination of sharp terminals and full bowls gives the font a crisp edge without losing warmth in longer passages.