Serif Normal Fafu 8 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, luxury branding, packaging, refined, classical, dramatic, fashion, elegant emphasis, editorial voice, luxury tone, display italic, calligraphic, wedge serif, hairline, crisp, bracketed.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, tapered terminals and delicate hairlines set against strong stems. The italic angle is pronounced and consistently applied, producing a forward, lively rhythm. Serifs are fine and wedge-like with subtle bracketing, and many strokes end in pointed, calligraphic flicks rather than blunt cuts. Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with a moderate x-height and compact joins, while the overall texture remains bright due to the thin connecting strokes and open counters.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short passages in editorial layouts where contrast and italic movement can provide emphasis. It also fits luxury-oriented branding and packaging, especially when paired with a calmer roman or a low-contrast companion for body copy.
The tone is polished and expressive, combining classical book typography with a distinctly stylish, contemporary editorial sheen. Its sharp contrast and sweeping italics convey elegance and a touch of drama, reading as upscale rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant italic voice that bridges traditional serif craftsmanship and fashion-forward display typography, prioritizing sharp contrast, fluid motion, and a refined printed texture.
Uppercase forms show a stately, engraved character with crisp diagonals and narrow hairline cross-strokes, while lowercase forms add more handwritten energy through teardrop-like joins and curling terminals. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and feel suited to display settings where their sculpted shapes can be appreciated.