Serif Contrasted Elti 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, packaging, invitations, posters, vintage, bookish, whimsical, hand-inked, antique, period feel, humanized serif, decorative texture, literary tone, wiry, delicate, spiky, ornamental, uneven.
A delicate serif with tall, narrow-leaning proportions and a wiry, pen-drawn texture. Strokes stay generally thin, with subtle thick–thin modulation and occasional hairline-like terminals that create a lightly distressed, engraved feel. Serifs are small and sharp, sometimes slightly flared, and the outlines show gentle irregularities that read as intentional rather than noisy. Curves are compact and vertical in their rhythm, while counters remain open enough for readability; overall spacing feels airy with a slightly uneven, handmade cadence.
Well-suited to titles, pull quotes, and short to medium passages where a vintage or crafted tone is desired, such as book covers, editorial headers, boutique packaging, and event materials. It can also work for atmospheric posters or branding where a refined-but-imperfect texture adds character.
The face conveys an antique, literary mood—part old book typography, part inked ephemera. Its faint wobble and fine terminals add a quaint, slightly eccentric charm that feels historical without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to evoke classic serif typography with a deliberately hand-inked, slightly irregular finish—balancing traditional letterform structure with decorative, humanized details for distinctive display and literary settings.
Uppercase forms present as formal and restrained, while the lowercase introduces more personality through curled terminals and looped details (notably in letters like g and y). Numerals share the same wiry construction and decorative finishing, keeping the tone consistent across text and display use.