Serif Normal Andav 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, packaging, luxury, dramatic, fashion, classic, elegance, contrast, expressive italic, premium tone, editorial impact, didone-like, hairline serifs, bracketless, ball terminals, teardrop terminals.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced calligraphic slant and crisp, lightly braced hairline serifs. Strokes swing between thick, sculpted stems and extremely thin joins and terminals, creating a sparkling rhythm in both caps and lowercase. Counters are relatively open and the letterforms feel generously proportioned, while pointed joins, sharp beaks, and teardrop/ball terminals add a refined, display-oriented finish. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic stress, with curved figures showing delicate hairlines and bold main strokes for a cohesive color.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine layouts, and other editorial settings where high contrast and italic energy are assets. It also fits premium branding and packaging where a refined, fashion-forward voice is desired, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is elegant and dramatic, with a polished, editorial sensibility. Its sharp contrast and sweeping italic gestures evoke fashion, luxury branding, and high-end publishing rather than utilitarian text.
The font appears designed to deliver a contemporary, high-fashion interpretation of classic high-contrast serif italics, prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and expressive movement for display and editorial typography.
The design leans on crisp edges and very thin details, so spacing and size will strongly affect perceived clarity; it reads most confident when given room to breathe. Uppercase forms present a stately silhouette, while the lowercase introduces more movement through lively entry/exit strokes and distinctive terminals.