Serif Normal Folem 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Periodica' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book jackets, editorial, pull quotes, branding, classical, authoritative, literary, formal, emphasis, editorial voice, classic tone, literary styling, strong presence, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, tapered, lively.
A slanted serif with sturdy, rounded letterforms and clearly bracketed serifs. Strokes show gentle modulation with tapered terminals, giving counters a warm, slightly oldstyle feel rather than a rigid geometric structure. The italic construction is energetic, with noticeable entry/exit strokes on lowercase and a flowing, calligraphic rhythm in letters like a, f, g, and y. Capitals are broad and steady, with pronounced serifs and smooth curves that keep the texture dense and cohesive in display sizes.
It performs well for headlines, standfirsts, pull quotes, and other editorial applications where an assertive italic voice is useful. The robust forms also suit book covers and identity work that needs a classic, literary tone and strong presence at larger sizes.
The font reads as traditional and editorial, projecting confidence and a bookish seriousness while staying lively due to the italic movement. Its tone feels established and cultured, suited to contexts that want gravitas without looking overly stiff or ornamental.
The design appears intended as a confident, traditional italic for text and display, combining familiar serif structure with a more calligraphic, energetic slant. It aims to provide an authoritative voice with readable, cohesive word shapes and a dense, editorial texture.
Numerals share the same italic slant and serifed, slightly tapered detailing as the letters, helping mixed text maintain a consistent color. The overall spacing and shapes create a strong, dark typographic presence, with a steady baseline and a rhythmic, slightly calligraphic flow across words.