Serif Normal Fubim 1 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Times Ten' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, classic, literary, elegant, formal, text emphasis, refined reading, classical voice, expressive italic, bracketed, calligraphic, dynamic, airy, refined.
This typeface is a right-leaning serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a calligraphic, pen-driven rhythm. Serifs are sharply shaped and mostly bracketed, with tapered terminals and a lively entry/exit stroke behavior that gives letters a slightly springy baseline feel. Proportions are relatively open and generously spaced, with compact counters in some letters balanced by long, sweeping diagonals and confident curves. Numerals follow the same italicized, high-contrast logic, with elegant stroke tapering and clear, traditional forms.
It suits editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and other long-form compositions where an elegant italic voice is desired. It also works well for formal invitations, refined branding, and display subheads that benefit from a traditional, high-contrast serif with a strong directional flow.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking bookish sophistication and old-world polish. Its energetic italic flow adds a sense of motion and rhetoric, making it feel persuasive and expressive rather than purely neutral.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional serif italic with a distinctly calligraphic character—balancing tradition and readability with expressive stroke modulation for emphasis in text and refined display settings.
Uppercase forms read crisp and formal, while the lowercase shows more calligraphic nuance in letters like a, f, g, and y, which feature distinctive hooks and tapered finishes. The design maintains consistent contrast and slant across letters and figures, helping it hold together well in continuous text while still feeling decorative at larger sizes.