Serif Normal Gunug 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, quotes, invites, literary, classic, warm, traditional, text italic, readability, classic tone, warm emphasis, editorial polish, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, compact, lively.
An italic serif with a calligraphic, oldstyle construction and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes show moderate contrast with rounded terminals and softened joins, giving the letterforms a slightly inked, organic feel rather than a crisp, mechanical finish. The slant is consistent and fairly pronounced, with compact proportions, open counters, and a steady baseline rhythm that stays even across upper- and lowercase. Numerals follow the same italic axis and share the same softened serif treatment, keeping the texture cohesive in mixed text.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial settings where an italic with traditional serif manners is needed, such as emphasized passages, pull quotes, introductions, and captions. It can also support refined print materials like programs or invitations where a warm, classical voice is preferred.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking traditional book typography with a warm, human touch. Its lively curves and slightly irregular, pen-like shaping add a personable, slightly vintage flavor without becoming ornamental or overly formal.
The design appears intended as a conventional text italic that prioritizes readability while adding a subtle calligraphic character. Its moderate contrast, bracketed serifs, and steady slant suggest an aim to blend comfortably into traditional typography systems while providing expressive emphasis when used in running text.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and readable with understated flare at terminals, while lowercase letters emphasize flowing joins and rounded shoulders that create a smooth, continuous texture. The italic rhythm is strong enough to signal emphasis and motion, yet controlled enough to remain legible in longer passages.