Serif Normal Esba 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, dramatic, classic, italic emphasis, editorial refinement, classic tone, calligraphic feel, calligraphic, brisk, crisp, airy, formal.
A high-contrast italic serif with a crisp, calligraphic construction and a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes transition quickly from hairlines to weightier stems, with sharp, finely tapered serifs and pointed terminals that keep the texture bright and lively. Letterforms show generous curves and open counters, while the rhythm is slightly variable due to the dynamic stroke modulation and angled entry/exit strokes. The numerals follow the same italic logic, with slender forms and elegant stress that aligns with the text face.
Well suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine features where an elegant italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or refined titling. It can also support formal materials such as invitations and brand expressions that benefit from a classic, high-contrast serif with a lively italic cadence.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, evoking classic book typography and editorial sophistication. Its sharp hairlines and sweeping italic movement add a sense of drama and ceremony, making it feel expressive without becoming ornamental.
Designed to provide a refined italic companion with strong contrast and a distinctly calligraphic stress, balancing traditional serif structure with expressive movement. The intent appears to be an italic that performs in both display emphasis and longer-form reading contexts by keeping counters open and rhythm coherent.
Spacing reads relatively open for an italic, helping the high-contrast details stay legible in continuous text. The ampersand and swash-like joins in several lowercase forms add a subtly decorative flavor while remaining within a conventional text-serif framework.