Serif Normal Funum 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial text, magazines, quotations, captions, literary, refined, traditional, formal, editorial, text emphasis, classic reading, editorial voice, elegant tone, bracketed, calligraphic, dynamic, crisp, bookish.
This is a high-contrast serif italic with sharply tapered entry and exit strokes and bracketed serifs that feel carved rather than blunt. The letterforms show a pronounced rightward slant and a lively, calligraphic modulation, with thin hairlines and weight concentrated on the main stems. Capitals are stately and fairly upright in structure while still participating in the italic rhythm; curves are smooth and open, and joins are clean. Lowercase forms read like classic text italics, with compact counters, a brisk diagonal stress, and a slightly variable, animated spacing that keeps lines from looking overly mechanical.
It works well for running-text italics in books and long-form editorial layouts, as well as for quotations, bylines, and emphasis within serif body copy. At larger sizes it can support refined subheads, pull quotes, and packaging or invitations where a classic italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is elegant and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial refinement. Its energetic italic movement adds a sense of voice and emphasis, making it feel persuasive and expressive without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif italic that delivers classic readability while adding a distinctly calligraphic, expressive slant for emphasis and editorial nuance.
The numerals and capitals maintain the same crisp contrast and italic cadence, helping headings and inline emphasis feel cohesive. In text, the sharp hairlines and narrow terminals contribute to a bright page color and a clear, articulate rhythm.