Serif Normal Funan 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, quotations, branding, classic, elegant, literary, formal, text reading, editorial tone, refined italic, classic voice, print polish, calligraphic, tapered, crisp, bracketed, hairline serifs.
A high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced rightward slant and a calligraphic stress pattern. The strokes move between very thin hairlines and weightier stems, with crisp, tapered serifs and smooth, bracketed transitions that keep the texture fluid. Proportions read as balanced for text, with a steady rhythm and elegant, slightly narrow curves that give paragraphs a polished, continuous flow.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, essays, and long-form articles where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or tone shifts. It also works effectively in refined branding applications—mastheads, invitations, and cultural or academic materials—where a traditional serif italic can communicate credibility and polish.
This typeface conveys a classic, editorial tone with a poised, literary confidence. Its italic cadence feels formal and expressive rather than casual, suggesting tradition, refinement, and a slightly dramatic voice.
The design appears intended as a refined italic companion for conventional reading contexts, emphasizing graceful movement and typographic sophistication. Its contrast and sharp detailing aim to add emphasis and elegance while maintaining an even, readable texture in continuous text.
The italics show lively entry and exit strokes and delicate hairlines that create a bright, sparkling texture at display sizes, while the consistent slant and controlled proportions help it hold together in paragraphs. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, giving mixed text a cohesive, classical feel.