Serif Normal Funud 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quercus Serif' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazine, headlines, pull quotes, classic, refined, literary, formal, editorial voice, classic italics, refinement, emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, upright stress.
This is a high-contrast serif italic with strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a steady rightward slant. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with fine hairlines in curves and terminals, and fuller verticals that give the face a crisp, engraved feel. The letterforms are compact and fairly traditional in proportion, with a moderate x-height and clear differentiation between capitals and lowercase. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are relatively open, and the overall rhythm reads as structured rather than playful.
It performs best in editorial contexts such as magazine headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where the italic voice can add emphasis and sophistication. It can also work for book titling, cultural branding, and formal invitations where a traditional serif italic is desired. For longer passages, it is most effective as an accent style (for emphasis or quoted material) rather than a primary text face.
The tone is classic and cultivated, evoking book typography and traditional publishing. Its sharp serifs and confident italic movement feel formal and expressive without becoming decorative. The impression is refined and authoritative, suited to content that aims for credibility and polish.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, literary serif italic that delivers a polished, traditional reading voice with pronounced contrast and crisp detailing. It prioritizes elegant movement and classic proportions, aiming for an editorial look that signals seriousness and craft.
The italic is distinctly drawn (not simply slanted), with calligraphic construction evident in the entry/exit strokes and tapered terminals. Numerals share the same contrast and italic energy, maintaining consistency with the text while remaining legible at display sizes.