Serif Normal Esha 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, quotations, elegant, literary, formal, classic, refined, editorial italic, classic refinement, calligraphic texture, text emphasis, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, oldstyle, flared.
This italic serif shows a pronounced diagonal stress with high contrast between thick stems and fine hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and lightly flared, with sharp, tapered entry and exit strokes that recall a pen-driven construction. Counters are relatively open and rounded, while joins and terminals stay crisp, giving the face a bright, polished rhythm. Uppercase forms are restrained and stately, and the overall spacing favors smooth word shapes with a gently flowing, rightward motion.
Well suited to editorial typography such as books, long-form articles, and magazine features where an italic voice is needed for emphasis or secondary hierarchy. It can also perform nicely in formal materials—programs, invitations, or refined branding—especially for short passages, pull quotes, and display-sized titling where the hairlines have room to breathe.
The tone is refined and traditional, with a distinctly literary, editorial feel. Its calligraphic detailing adds a sense of sophistication and ceremony without becoming ornate, making it read as classic and cultivated rather than playful or experimental.
The design appears intended as a classic, text-oriented italic with elevated contrast and calligraphic nuance, providing a graceful companion voice for traditional serif typography. Its aim is clarity and polish in continuous reading while offering an unmistakably formal, expressive italic character.
Numerals follow the same high-contrast, italic logic, with several figures showing curving, calligraphic tails and tapered terminals that stand out in running text. The italic angle is consistent across cases, and the punctuation and dots appear clean and unobtrusive, supporting continuous reading.