Serif Normal Akma 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, fashion, editorial, dramatic, elegant, refined, editorial impact, luxury tone, expressive italic, high contrast drama, calligraphic, swashy, sharp, crisp, high-end.
This is a sharply modeled serif with a strong rightward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into needle-like terminals and crisp wedge serifs, giving counters and joins a carved, high-precision feel. The letterforms are broad and generous in their set, with smooth, flowing curves and occasional flicked entry/exit strokes that add motion without becoming fully script-like. Lowercase shows a moderate x-height with expressive ascenders/descenders, and the figures follow the same high-contrast, angled construction for a cohesive texture.
Best suited to headlines, magazine typography, and brand moments where a bold, elegant voice is needed. It works particularly well for luxury branding, beauty/fashion collateral, editorial pull quotes, and upscale packaging when set with comfortable spacing and ample size.
The overall tone is luxurious and theatrical, balancing classical bookish cues with fashion-forward energy. Its pronounced contrast and italic rhythm project confidence and sophistication, with a hint of flourish that reads as premium and design-led.
The design appears intended to deliver an editorial, high-contrast serif with italic dynamism—combining traditional serif structure with sharpened terminals and subtle swash-like gestures to create an attention-grabbing, premium display color.
In text, the dense blacks and hairline details create a striking shimmer, especially at larger sizes where the fine terminals stay distinct. The italic angle and wide proportions contribute to a fast, sweeping cadence that favors display settings over small, crowded environments.