Serif Normal Akde 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, brand marks, packaging, posters, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, elegant display, editorial impact, premium branding, italic emphasis, calligraphic, high-waisted, flared, crisp, sculptural.
This serif italic shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with hairline horizontals and sharply tapered entry/exit strokes. Serifs are fine and pointed, often resolving into wedge-like terminals that emphasize a cut, chiseled finish rather than blunt endings. The letterforms lean with a smooth, continuous slant and display lively, calligraphic construction—bowls and stems feel slightly swelling, and curves are drawn with a crisp, high-tension rhythm. Proportions run on the broader side, with generous internal counters and elegant spacing that reads open at display sizes.
Best suited to editorial headlines, magazine typography, brand identities, and premium packaging where contrast and italic energy can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes and titles, especially when set with ample size and breathing room to protect the hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and high-drama, pairing elegance with a fashion-forward sharpness. Its contrast and italic motion give it a luxurious, editorial voice—confident, stylish, and a bit theatrical without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-end serif italic for display use, combining classic calligraphic stress with sharpened, modern terminals and open proportions for impactful, stylish typography.
Uppercase forms feel stately and sculpted, while lowercase shows pronounced italic features such as a single-storey ‘a’ and a looping ‘g’, adding a distinctly humanist, pen-made character. Numerals carry the same contrast and flare, with thin joins and tapered terminals that keep the set cohesive in headlines.