Serif Normal Gurak 11 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, quotations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text italic, classic voice, warm readability, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle, soft terminals, diagonal stress.
This typeface is a slanted serif with gently bracketed serifs and a smooth, calligraphic rhythm. Strokes show moderate thick–thin modulation with rounded joins and tapered entry/exit terminals that keep the texture lively rather than mechanical. Curves are broad and open, counters are generous, and the overall proportions read on the wider side, giving lines of text an easy, airy color. Uppercase forms feel stately and stable, while the lowercase shows more handwritten influence, with fluid arches and a consistent forward lean.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed without becoming overly decorative. The wide, open shapes also make it appropriate for magazine typography, pull quotes, and literary titling that benefits from a classic serif atmosphere.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a refined, slightly romantic italic character. It suggests established print culture—measured, trustworthy, and polished—while the soft terminals and gentle modulation add warmth and elegance.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances readability with a traditional, calligraphy-informed elegance. Its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs aim for a familiar, print-oriented tone that remains comfortable in paragraphs while still providing a distinct italic presence.
Figures and capitals maintain the same slanted posture as the lowercase, helping mixed text feel cohesive. The ampersand and the curved forms (such as S, C, and G) emphasize smooth, flowing motion, and the spacing appears comfortable for continuous reading.