Serif Normal Fumov 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This serif italic shows a pronounced diagonal stress and strong thick–thin modulation, with crisp hairline connections and sturdier main stems. Serifs are bracketed and tapered, giving terminals a sharp, calligraphic finish rather than blunt slabs. Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly narrow in rhythm, while the lowercase is lively and slanted with compact, rounded counters and clear entry/exit strokes that create a continuous, flowing texture in text. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with fine joins and delicate curves that read best when given room.
Well suited for editorial settings such as books, magazines, and literary layouts where an italic is used for emphasis, quotations, or refined titling. It also fits formal print pieces—programs, invitations, and certificates—especially when set at display or comfortable text sizes where the contrast can remain crisp.
The overall tone is poised and literary, suggesting traditional editorial typography and cultured formality. Its high-contrast italic voice adds a sense of sophistication and motion, leaning toward expressive emphasis rather than plain utilitarian setting.
The design appears intended as a classic text companion italic with a polished, traditional serif structure, offering expressive emphasis while maintaining disciplined proportions and a readable, orderly texture.
In longer lines, the italics produce a smooth, ribbon-like cadence, with sharp internal angles and finely tapered terminals providing sparkle. Because the thinnest strokes are quite delicate, the design benefits from adequate size, good reproduction, and not-too-tight tracking to preserve clarity.