Serif Normal Gumoh 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, literary titles, quotations, academic publishing, literary, classic, formal, refined, scholarly, text emphasis, classic tone, editorial clarity, literary styling, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, diagonal stress, open counters.
A classic italic text serif with gently bracketed serifs and a moderate, calligraphic contrast. The strokes show a consistent rightward slant and a lively, handwritten rhythm, with subtly tapered terminals and soft joins rather than crisp, mechanical endings. Proportions are balanced for text: counters are fairly open, curves are smooth, and the overall color stays even despite the italic movement. Uppercase forms are traditional and stable, while the lowercase shows more personality through angled entry strokes and varied terminal shapes; numerals follow the same italic, oldstyle-inflected flow.
Well suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and magazine or journal layouts, especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or section heads. It can also serve for literary or cultural titles and formal invitations where a classic, conventional serif tone is desired.
The font conveys a bookish, traditional tone—refined and slightly human, like editorial typography rooted in print culture. Its italic voice feels expressive without becoming decorative, suggesting seriousness, clarity, and a touch of elegance.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable, traditional italic companion for text composition—combining classical serif construction with a gentle calligraphic liveliness so it reads smoothly while still feeling human and refined.
The sample text shows strong word-shape definition and comfortable spacing, with a cohesive texture across mixed-case lines. Curved letters (like a, e, s) keep their forms clear at display sizes, and the italic capitals retain enough weight and structure to lead headings without looking overly ornate.