Serif Normal Hoduf 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a slanted serif with moderate stroke modulation and distinctly bracketed serifs. The italic construction shows flowing entry and exit strokes, with soft, slightly calligraphic joins that create a smooth reading rhythm. Capitals are relatively broad with restrained, traditional detailing, while the lowercase features open bowls, a two-storey “g,” and a gently curving “f” and “j” that dip below the baseline. Numerals appear oldstyle and text-oriented, with varied heights and a rounded, slightly cursive feel that matches the italic tone.
It suits long-form reading in books and magazines, especially for editorial settings where a traditional italic is needed for emphasis. The strong italic character also works well for pull quotes, subheads, and refined display lines where a classic, cultured tone is desired.
The overall voice is classic and literary, combining a bookish tradition with a lively, handwritten inflection. It feels refined and trustworthy rather than flashy, with enough movement in the italic to add warmth and emphasis.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a clear calligraphic backbone, aimed at producing a comfortable, elegant page texture while providing expressive emphasis in running copy.
The set balances crisp serif terminals with softer, ink-like curvature, producing an elegant texture in paragraphs. Spacing reads even in the sample text, and the italic angle is assertive without becoming overly steep, helping maintain clarity in continuous reading.