Serif Normal Depo 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Degalena' by Agny Hasya Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, branding, posters, classic, confident, dramatic, lively, emphasis, impact, heritage, expressiveness, readable display, bracketed, calligraphic, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, angled stress.
A robust italic serif with strongly bracketed serifs, sculpted curves, and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The forms are compactly built but set on a generous width, producing a steady horizontal rhythm with clear forward motion. Terminals often finish in rounded, ball-like shapes and tapered teardrops, while joins and inside corners show slightly carved, ink-trap-like notches that add texture. Counters are moderately open and the overall color is dark and even, with consistent contrast and a confident, poster-ready silhouette.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium editorial settings where an italic serif can carry emphasis and personality—magazine headlines, pull quotes, book covers, and branded packaging. It can also work for logo wordmarks and signage when a traditional yet energetic serif voice is desired.
The tone is classic and assertive, mixing traditional bookish manners with a spirited, slightly swash-like energy. Its slanted stance and strong modulation give it a dramatic, editorial voice that feels emphatic and stylish rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif structure with heightened expressiveness: a bold italic built for impact, with crafted terminals and carved details that preserve clarity while adding character at larger sizes.
Uppercase characters read as weighty and formal with sturdy serifs, while lowercase shapes lean more calligraphic, with lively entry/exit strokes and rounded terminals. The figures appear similarly bold and sculpted, matching the text’s strong typographic color and maintaining visual unity in mixed settings.