Serif Normal Depi 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titling, magazine headlines, pull quotes, packaging, branding, classic, editorial, literary, dramatic, refined, editorial emphasis, classic elegance, expressive italic, bracketed, calligraphic, ball terminals, swashy.
A compact, right-leaning serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a distinctly calligraphic construction. Serifs are bracketed and often wedge-like, with tapered terminals and occasional ball-like endings, creating crisp joins and lively entry/exit strokes. Proportions feel slightly condensed in the capitals, while the lowercase shows energetic rhythm and noticeable variation in character widths. Overall color is dark and assertive, with sharp inner counters and angled stress that reads cleanly at display and sturdy text sizes alike.
Well-suited for editorial settings such as magazine headlines, section openers, and pull quotes where a traditional serif voice with added motion is desired. It can also work for book titling, cultural branding, and premium packaging where high-contrast italics help convey elegance and emphasis.
The tone is classic and editorial, with a bookish sophistication that also feels a bit theatrical due to the strong contrast and italic movement. It suggests tradition and authority, but the soft curves and swashy terminals add warmth and a touch of flourish.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional serif foundation infused with italic calligraphic energy—delivering readability alongside expressive contrast and confident, classical detailing for emphasis-driven typography.
Capitals have a formal, inscriptional presence with confident diagonals (notably in K, V, W, X, Y), while the lowercase leans into italic conventions with single-storey forms and expressive tails. Numerals are similarly stylized, with curved strokes and high-contrast shaping that matches the text rhythm.