Serif Normal Fugun 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, formal, literary, classic, authoritative, refined, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic elegance, print tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, lively, crisp.
A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed serifs throughout. Strokes show a calligraphic, slightly oldstyle construction with rounded joins, tapered terminals, and a steady diagonal stress. Capitals feel sturdy and sculpted with generous counters, while the lowercase has a lively rhythm from its italic entry/exit strokes and subtly varied widths; round letters stay open and readable, and the numerals follow the same high-contrast, serifed pattern with clear, traditional forms.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book design, and long-form reading when a classic italic voice is needed. It also works effectively for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a traditional, high-contrast serif can add sophistication and emphasis.
The overall tone is classical and editorial, balancing refinement with a confident, assertive presence. Its italic energy reads as cultured and literary rather than casual, bringing a sense of tradition and credibility to the page.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with an expressive italic stance, emphasizing classical proportions and strong contrast for an authoritative, print-oriented feel. It aims to deliver a familiar, established typographic voice while keeping enough motion and character for emphatic setting.
The italic angle is consistent and relatively assertive, creating strong forward motion in text. Details like the curled descender on the Q, the brisk diagonals in v/w/x, and the compact, energetic a/e/s help maintain a textured, bookish color at larger sizes while remaining orderly.