Serif Normal Funum 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, invitations, branding, classic, literary, elegant, formal, text italic, elegant emphasis, editorial tone, classical feel, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, refined.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and tapered stroke endings. The letterforms show a consistent rightward slant with calligraphic modulation: thin hairlines and stronger verticals create a bright, lively rhythm across text. Capitals are proportioned with a traditional inscriptional feel, while the lowercase features compact counters and flowing joins, giving the face a slightly dynamic, handwritten sheen without losing typographic discipline. Numerals follow the same contrast and curvature, with clear, open shapes suited to continuous reading.
Works well for editorial typography, book interiors, and magazine features where an elegant italic is needed for emphasis or style. It also fits invitations, cultural branding, and sophisticated packaging or identity work, especially in headlines, pull quotes, and short to medium text settings.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting refinement and formality. Its sharp contrast and elegant slant feel editorial and bookish, with a poised, slightly dramatic voice suited to traditional, culture-forward design.
The design appears intended as a traditional text serif italic that delivers refined emphasis with strong contrast and a classical, print-oriented texture. It aims to balance elegance and readability, providing a polished italic voice for both display moments and extended reading contexts.
Diagonal strokes and curved entries (notably in letters like A, K, V, W, and y) emphasize movement, while the serifs remain controlled and conventional, keeping the texture steady in paragraphs. The italic construction reads as purpose-drawn rather than merely slanted, with consistent modulation and balanced spacing that supports a smooth line of text.