Serif Normal Fubal 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, literature, quotations, classic, literary, formal, refined, scholarly, text companion, elegant emphasis, editorial tone, traditional craft, bracketed, calligraphic, inclined, crisp, lively.
This serif italic shows crisp, high-contrast strokes with clearly bracketed serifs and tapered terminals. The slanted construction is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, with a gently calligraphic rhythm and noticeable stroke modulation. Counters are fairly open and the overall texture is smooth and continuous, while the italics introduce lively entry/exit strokes and slightly asymmetric shapes typical of text italics. Numerals follow the same inclined, modulated logic, keeping the set visually cohesive in running text.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as book and magazine text, especially for emphasis, quotations, leads, and pull quotes. It can also serve in formal communications and classic branding where a traditional italic serif voice is desired, performing best when given enough size and spacing to let the thin strokes remain clear.
The tone feels classic and literary, with a refined, editorial presence. Its sharp contrast and confident italic posture give it a polished, slightly dramatic voice suited to traditional typography rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended as a traditional text italic with strong contrast and a controlled, calligraphic flow, aiming to provide elegant emphasis and a refined companion to a classic serif text style.
Capitals present a stable, dignified silhouette, while the lowercase brings more movement through curved strokes and tapered joins. The sample text shows an even baseline and consistent color despite the high contrast, supporting comfortable long-line reading when used as an italic companion.