Serif Normal Gyret 1 is a light, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast italic serif with crisp hairlines, tapered terminals, and gently bracketed serifs. The slant is moderate and consistent, with smooth, calligraphic stroke flow and a slightly expanded set width that gives lines a relaxed, open rhythm. Capitals are sharp and poised with clean triangular serifs and controlled curves, while the lowercase shows lively joins and pronounced entry/exit strokes; ascenders are tall and descenders are notably long, adding vertical elegance. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic construction, with curving forms and delicate finials that read best at display and comfortable text sizes.
Well suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine features where an italic voice is needed for emphasis without sacrificing refinement. It also works nicely for luxury branding, invitations, and cultural or academic materials, especially in headlines, pull quotes, and elegant short-form copy where its delicate hairlines can be preserved.
The overall tone is polished and literary, suggesting classic book typography and high-end editorial styling. Its bright, airy color and graceful motion feel formal and cultured rather than utilitarian, with a sense of vintage sophistication.
Designed to provide a classic italic companion with strong typographic tradition: high contrast for elegance, slightly generous widths for readability, and expressive terminals for a distinctive, refined voice in both text and display settings.
In text, the contrast and thin connecting strokes create a sparkling texture, while the wider proportions help prevent the italic from feeling cramped. The italic ‘f’ and other letters with extended terminals introduce expressive flourishes, and the punctuation and figures share the same refined, calligraphic finishing.