Serif Normal Reku 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, branding, vintage, bookish, confident, warm, display emphasis, classic tone, editorial impact, heritage feel, bracketed, ball terminals, compact, robust, soft curves.
A robust italic serif with compact proportions and strongly bracketed serifs. Strokes feel weighty and sculpted, with moderate contrast and rounded joins that keep counters open despite the heavy color. The italic angle is noticeable and consistent, producing a lively forward rhythm, while terminals often finish in soft, slightly bulbous shapes that add warmth. Uppercase forms read steady and poster-like, and the lowercase shows calligraphic influence in letters such as a, f, g, and y, giving the texture a subtly hand-cut character.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short passages where a rich, italic serif texture is desired. It can work well for book covers, magazine layouts, and branding that wants a classic yet energetic tone, and it also serves as a strong companion for emphasis in editorial systems.
The overall tone is vintage and editorial, evoking classic book typography and traditional print work. Its heavy italic energy feels assertive and theatrical, suitable for expressive emphasis while still retaining a familiar, literary voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with extra impact through a heavy italic stance, balancing traditional letterform cues with a bold, attention-grabbing texture. It emphasizes readability at display sizes while preserving a familiar, print-rooted character.
The bold weight creates strong page color, so spacing and word shapes become prominent; it looks especially confident in larger sizes. Numerals are sturdy and straightforward, matching the weight and italic slant for cohesive headlines and callouts.