Serif Normal Geha 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, quotations, subheads, invitations, classic, literary, elegant, formal, text italic, classic tone, refined emphasis, editorial use, calligraphic flavor, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, lively, crisp.
A high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced calligraphic slant and crisp thick-to-thin transitions. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with tapered terminals and slightly flared strokes that give the letters a lively rhythm. The lowercase shows traditional, text-oriented forms with a single-storey a and g and a gently flowing, compact italic structure. Capitals are slightly narrower and more upright than the lowercase, with refined entry strokes and a controlled, bookish presence; numerals follow the same italic stress and contrast, producing an even, coherent color in setting.
Well suited for literary and editorial applications where italic emphasis is frequent, such as book interiors, longform articles, pull quotes, and captions. It can also work effectively in refined display roles—subheads, programs, invitations, and packaging accents—where a classic italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking book typography and traditional editorial design. Its energetic italic movement reads as expressive but still restrained, suited to formal emphasis rather than casual or playful use.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic with elevated contrast and a calligraphic sensibility, balancing readability with expressive motion. It prioritizes traditional forms and typographic polish for contexts that call for elegant emphasis and a historically informed tone.
The italic angle is consistent across letters and figures, and the high contrast creates a bright, crisp texture at display sizes. Curves (C, G, O, Q) show a clear diagonal stress, while long ascending strokes and sharp joins add a slightly dramatic, engraved-like finish.