Serif Normal Gesi 5 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titles, magazines, posters, branding, literary, formal, classic, authoritative, editorial impact, classic elegance, headline emphasis, authoritative tone, bracketed, calligraphic, dynamic, oldstyle, teardrop.
A slanted serif with pronounced contrast between thick and thin strokes and sharply tapered terminals. Serifs are bracketed and wedge-like, with a crisp, chiseled feel that stays consistent across the alphabet. Curves are generous and slightly calligraphic, and the italic construction produces a lively diagonal rhythm, especially in the lowercase where entry/exit strokes and tapered joins add momentum. Proportions read moderately extended with open counters and a sturdy overall color, while numerals appear similarly weighty and curvilinear.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine features, book and article titles, pull quotes, and high-impact subheads. It can also serve branding and packaging that want a classic serif voice with added dynamism from the italic angle.
The tone is classic and literary, balancing refinement with a confident, headline-ready presence. Its energetic italic stance and sharp terminals give it a persuasive, editorial character that feels traditional rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif reading of elegance and authority while using italic energy and high-contrast detailing to increase presence for display and editorial emphasis.
The uppercase shows strong, stable silhouettes with clear differentiation between forms, while the lowercase emphasizes motion through angled stems and flowing curves. The sharp, tapered details suggest it will reward larger sizes where the fine strokes and terminals can stay crisp.