Serif Normal Gubak 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, traditional, text italic, classic tone, editorial voice, traditional emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, slanted, oldstyle, bookish.
This is an italic serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a calligraphic, pen-driven construction. Strokes show moderate contrast with softly swelling curves and tapered entry/exit terminals, producing an even but lively rhythm. Proportions lean slightly narrow with a gently slanted axis and varied glyph widths, and the lowercase has a straightforward, readable structure with single-storey forms where expected (notably the italic a). Figures are italic and oldstyle-leaning in feel, matching the letterforms’ organic modulation and angled stress.
It fits well in editorial settings such as books, long-form articles, and magazines, especially for italic roles like emphasis, pull quotes, captions, and introductory blurbs. The refined, traditional shaping also suits formal collateral such as invitations, programs, and certificates where a classic serif italic is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting traditional book typography and editorial polish. Its italic voice feels expressive without becoming ornate, giving it a poised, formal character suited to emphasis and quoted text.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic with a classic, slightly oldstyle flavor—prioritizing readable rhythm and typographic tradition while adding a modest calligraphic lift through tapered terminals and angled stress.
Capitals have a restrained, inscriptional presence with softened joins and subtle flare, while descenders (such as g, p, q, y) add a graceful, flowing baseline movement. The Q’s sweeping tail and the lively italic k and v/w add distinctive, slightly calligraphic personality while maintaining conventional text-serif familiarity.