Serif Normal Forar 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Adelbrook' by Vibrant Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, subheads, quotes, classic, traditional, formal, literary, emphasis, readability, classic tone, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, sturdy, oldstyle, high-ink.
A robust italic serif with compact, well-bracketed serifs and a pronounced forward slant. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with broad, ink-holding joins and smooth transitions that keep the letterforms solid at text sizes. Counters are relatively tight and the overall color is dark, with lively, slightly calligraphic modulation in diagonals and curves. Capitals are wide-shouldered and steady, while the lowercase has rounded bowls and energetic terminals, creating a subtly varied rhythm across words.
Well-suited to editorial settings where a strong italic is needed for emphasis, such as magazine features, book typography, pull quotes, and subheads. The dark color and sturdy serifs also make it effective for short headlines and titling where a classic italic voice is desired.
The face reads as traditional and bookish, with an assertive, authoritative tone. Its italic angle and weight add a sense of momentum and emphasis, suggesting classic editorial typography rather than decorative display.
Likely drawn to provide a conventional serif italic with enough weight and presence to function beyond mere emphasis—capable of carrying headings while remaining grounded in traditional text typography.
Letterforms maintain a consistent, conventional serif structure, with the italic construction clearly evident in the lowercase and echoed in the capitals. Numerals are heavy and legible, matching the text weight and maintaining the same sturdy, slightly calligraphic presence.