Serif Normal Simoh 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a high-contrast italic serif with crisp hairlines and strong, sculpted thick strokes. The letterforms lean with a consistent forward slant and show a calligraphic stress, with sharp wedge-like terminals and delicate bracketed serifs that stay light and pointed. Curves are smooth and taut, counters are relatively open, and the overall proportions read slightly extended, giving the font a roomy, sweeping rhythm. Numerals and punctuation follow the same contrasty, elegant construction, with slender joins and tapered ends that emphasize a refined silhouette.
This font is well suited to editorial typography, magazine headlines, and prominent display settings where its contrast and italic energy can read clearly. It also fits luxury branding applications—such as beauty, fragrance, jewelry, and high-end packaging—where a refined serif voice is desirable. For longer passages it works best when given generous size, leading, and print-quality reproduction to preserve the thin details.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, projecting a modern-classic elegance associated with luxury publishing. Its dramatic contrast and italic movement add a sense of sophistication and momentum, making the text feel styled rather than purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast italic serif, prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and visual drama. Its extended feel and polished detailing suggest a focus on display and editorial impact rather than purely functional text neutrality.
At larger sizes the fine hairlines and sharp terminals create a striking sparkle across lines, while the italic forms and narrow connective strokes can feel more delicate in dense settings. The design’s rhythm comes from repeated tapered endings and consistent stroke modulation, producing a smooth, fashion-forward texture in headlines and pull quotes.