Serif Normal Silon 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This serif italic shows a pronounced high-contrast model with thick vertical-like strokes and hairline joins that taper sharply into the serifs and terminals. The letters lean with a smooth, calligraphic rhythm, and many strokes end in fine, pointed beaks or wedge-like entry strokes rather than blunt cuts. Serifs are small and bracketed, giving the outlines a polished, traditional texture. Spacing feels generous and the forms are broadly proportioned, with open counters and clear interior shapes in both upper- and lowercase.
This face is well suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other typographic moments where contrast and italic movement can be appreciated. It can work effectively in editorial design and book-jacket typography, and it also fits formal materials such as invitations or cultural event branding where an elegant serif italic is desired.
The overall tone is refined and literary, suggesting classic print typography with a formal, cultivated air. Its crisp hairlines and sweeping italic motion add a sense of sophistication and ceremony, making it feel suited to premium editorial and cultural contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, high-contrast serif italic with a distinctly calligraphic slant and crisp finishing, aimed at expressive yet traditional typography. Its broad proportions and sharp hairlines prioritize elegance and visual presence, particularly in larger sizes.
The uppercase carries strong, sculpted silhouettes with prominent curved strokes (notably in C, G, O, Q) and sharp, tapered joins. The lowercase italic shows lively entry and exit strokes, with a single-storey “g” and a flowing “y,” reinforcing a traditional italic handwriting influence. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic slant, reading as display-friendly rather than utilitarian at small sizes.