Serif Normal Fokad 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book italic, headlines, pull quotes, branding, classic, literary, formal, confident, strong emphasis, classic warmth, editorial tone, heritage feel, bracketed, calligraphic, lively, robust, old-style.
A robust serif italic with pronounced thick–thin modulation and smoothly bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a calligraphic, slightly cursive construction with strong entry/exit strokes and energetic diagonals that create a lively rhythm. Proportions lean traditional with moderate counters and a steady x-height, while stroke endings often finish in tapered terminals that reinforce the slanted, handwritten influence. Numerals and capitals carry the same sturdy contrast and slightly variable set widths, giving the design a warm, inked presence rather than a rigidly geometric feel.
Well-suited for editorial typography where a strong italic is needed for emphasis, standfirsts, and pull quotes. Its dark, confident color also supports attention-grabbing headlines and short display lines, and it can lend a traditional, established feel to branding and packaging that aims for heritage or craft cues.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, combining formality with a confident, expressive italic voice. It reads like a traditional book or editorial italic—refined and authoritative—while still retaining a human, calligraphy-informed warmth that adds personality to headlines and emphasis.
Likely designed to provide a sturdy, high-impact italic companion with a traditional serif foundation, emphasizing readability and a rich typographic color. The calligraphic modulation and bracketed serifs suggest an intention to balance classic bookish credibility with expressive, display-friendly energy.
The italic angle is evident across both cases, with rounded forms (like O, Q, and e) showing strong inner shaping and crisp contrast. The bold presence and compact joins create a dark, cohesive text color, and the slightly varied character widths help keep lines feeling natural and flowing rather than mechanical.