Serif Normal Epkob 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, invitations, branding, headlines, elegant, literary, classic, refined, formal, italic emphasis, classic tone, formal elegance, editorial utility, bracketing, hairlines, calligraphic, oldstyle.
A high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced calligraphic slant and crisp, tapering hairlines. Serifs are finely bracketed and generally sharp, with swelling on curves and narrow joins that emphasize the diagonal stress. Capitals feel slightly expanded and sculptural, while lowercase forms are compact with a modest x-height and energetic, flowing entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same italic rhythm, mixing thin hairlines with weighty curves and giving the set a lively, slightly irregular texture across words and lines.
Well suited to editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and other classic reading contexts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis. It also works effectively for formal invitations, boutique branding, and display lines where the high-contrast details and graceful slant can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The tone is cultured and traditional, projecting refinement and a bookish, editorial character. Its sweeping italic motion and sharp detailing add a sense of ceremony and sophistication, leaning more toward classic elegance than casual handwriting.
Designed to provide a traditional italic companion with pronounced calligraphic stress and refined serif detailing, balancing readability with a distinctly elegant, expressive rhythm.
In text, the strong contrast and narrow internal joins create sparkle, while the pronounced slant increases forward momentum. Some letters show expressive terminals and subtle width variation that can make spacing feel animated, especially at larger sizes or in tightly set lines.