Serif Normal Fudav 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Skema Pro' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, literary titles, pull quotes, literary, elegant, traditional, formal, text emphasis, classic revival, editorial tone, typographic elegance, calligraphic italic, bracketed, calligraphic, sharply serifed, crisp, lively.
A high-contrast serif italic with crisp, tapered stroke endings and bracketed serifs that read as sharp and finely cut rather than heavy. The italic construction is clearly calligraphic: diagonals are energetic, curves are taut, and many terminals finish in small wedges or teardrops. Proportions feel classical with moderate ascenders and descenders, and the rhythm alternates between slender hairlines and substantial main strokes, producing a bright, sparkling texture in text. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic with pronounced curves and elegant entry/exit strokes.
Well-suited for editorial typography where an expressive serif italic is needed for emphasis, excerpts, and secondary voices within long-form text. It can also serve in refined headlines, literary titles, and pull quotes where high contrast and sharp detailing communicate sophistication.
The overall tone is refined and bookish, with a distinctly literary, old-style elegance. Its pronounced italic energy adds a sense of motion and emphasis, while the sharp serifs and contrast keep the voice formal and polished rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a classic, calligraphy-informed text serif italic that prioritizes elegance and contrast for refined reading and typographic emphasis. Its consistent slant and carefully tapered details suggest a focus on traditional editorial and book applications rather than utilitarian UI settings.
In the sample text, the letterforms create a lively, slightly dramatic texture driven by steep joins and delicate hairlines; it rewards comfortable sizes and good reproduction. Round letters maintain a narrow, controlled aperture, and the italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, supporting cohesive emphasis within a typographic system.