Serif Normal Funil 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, branding, classic, literary, elegant, formal, text emphasis, classic elegance, editorial voice, formal tone, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, lively, refined.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, bracketed serifs and a distinctly calligraphic stroke logic. The slant is consistent and fairly pronounced, with thin hairlines that taper into heavier main strokes, producing a bright, crisp texture in text. Capitals are slightly narrow and upright in stance but clearly italicized, while lowercase forms show fluid entry/exit strokes, compact apertures, and a rhythmic, slightly variable advance that gives lines a gently undulating cadence. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic stress, with a traditional, text-figure feel in their proportions and curves.
This style works well for editorial typography, book interiors with italic emphasis, and magazine features where an elegant italic voice is needed. It can also serve in invitations, certificates, and refined branding where high-contrast, traditional serif forms communicate formality and taste.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, suggesting bookish authority with a touch of flourish. It feels suited to cultivated, formal communication—more expressive than a plain text face, but still disciplined and conventional.
The design appears intended as a classic italic companion with strong contrast and calligraphic energy, delivering a refined, traditional reading tone while adding expressive emphasis in headings or highlighted passages.
The letterforms emphasize pointed terminals and tight interior spaces in places, which contributes to a sophisticated look but can make dense settings feel busy at small sizes. In display sizes the hairline-to-stem contrast and angled serifs read especially cleanly, giving the design a poised, editorial presence.