Serif Normal Hikan 3 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a slanted serif with pronounced contrast between thick stems and hairline joins, giving it a crisp, engraved look. Serifs are bracketing and tapered rather than blocky, and many terminals end in sharp, slightly hooked forms that reinforce the italic motion. Proportions are compact with relatively tight set width and a steady rhythm, while counters remain open enough for text use. The lowercase shows a traditional italic construction with single-storey forms (notably a and g), a pointed, descending y, and a lively f and j with strong curves.
It performs well for magazine typography, book interiors, and other editorial settings where an italic serif voice is needed for emphasis, introductions, or pull quotes. The strong contrast and sharpened terminals also make it effective for refined branding, packaging, and headline applications that benefit from a classic, formal tone.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with a poised, old-world elegance. Its energetic slant and sharp detailing add a sense of speed and sophistication, making it feel suited to cultured, editorial contexts rather than utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional italic serif with heightened contrast and a distinctly calligraphic cadence, balancing elegance with enough structure for continuous reading. Its detailing suggests a focus on expressive emphasis and editorial sophistication within conventional serif typography.
The figures follow the same italicized, high-contrast logic, with an especially calligraphic feel in curved numerals like 2, 3, and 8. Uppercase letters maintain strong vertical presence while still leaning forward, creating a confident headline color that stays consistent across the alphabet.