Serif Normal Gumid 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, longform, quotations, literary, classic, refined, warm, traditional, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic italic, readability, calligraphic, bracketed, oblique stress, open counters, tapered strokes.
A conventional italic serif with calligraphic, pen-driven construction and gently tapered strokes. Serifs are bracketed and softly cupped, with a noticeable forward slant and subtle oblique stress in rounded forms. Curves are smooth and moderately contrasted, with teardrop-like terminals appearing in several lowercase shapes. Proportions feel balanced and text-oriented, with open counters and a steady rhythm that holds together in continuous reading.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, essays, and reports where an italic companion is needed for emphasis, quotations, captions, or introductory passages. It can also serve in refined headlines and pull quotes when a traditional, text-seriffed italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting editorial polish and a quietly elegant voice. Its italic energy reads expressive without becoming decorative, lending a warm, human cadence to paragraphs and headlines alike.
The design appears intended as a readable, conventional text italic that draws on classic serif models, prioritizing steady texture and comfortable flow while adding just enough calligraphic character for emphasis and tone.
The italic forms maintain clarity through generous interior space and restrained detailing, while the capitals keep a traditional, slightly formal silhouette. Numerals share the same italic movement and serif treatment, aligning visually with the text for consistent mixed-content setting.