Serif Normal Epmar 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a high-contrast italic serif with flowing, calligraphic construction and crisp, bracketed wedge serifs. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation and a consistent rightward slant, with gently tapered terminals and slightly sheared horizontals that reinforce the italic rhythm. The uppercase has restrained width and sharp entry/exit points, while the lowercase features lively joins and curved forms (notably in a, e, f, and g) that keep counters open and readable. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and descenders that integrate naturally with text.
It performs well in editorial typography—magazine features, book typography, and refined web articles—especially for italic roles such as emphasis, pull quotes, intros, and captions. At larger sizes it can also serve for elegant headlines or titling where its contrast and sweeping forms can be appreciated.
The overall tone is cultivated and bookish, projecting tradition, polish, and a measured sense of drama. Its italic energy feels expressive but controlled, suited to emphasis and nuanced typographic voice rather than loud display.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-oriented italic with classical serif cues, balancing strong contrast and calligraphic motion with legibility and an even typographic color in paragraphs.
Spacing reads relatively open for an italic, helping the slanted forms avoid crowding in continuous text. The italic capitals maintain a formal presence, and the Q’s long, sweeping tail adds a distinctive, classical flourish.