Serif Normal Funuv 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gutofic' by Concepta Digital (names referenced only for comparison).
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This is a high-contrast italic serif with slim hairlines, fuller main strokes, and gently bracketed wedge-like serifs. The italic angle is noticeable and consistent, with calligraphic modulation that produces sharp joins and tapered terminals. Capitals are comparatively wide and stately, while lowercase forms show a moderate x-height and compact bowls that keep the texture articulate rather than heavy. Numerals follow the same old-style, flowing logic, with curving forms and pronounced stroke contrast.
Well-suited for editorial settings such as magazines, book interiors, and literary essays where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or titling. It also works effectively for elegant brand marks, packaging, and formal materials like invitations when paired with a calmer roman or a sturdier text companion.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, evoking editorial and book typography rather than utilitarian UI styling. Its crisp contrast and sweeping italic gestures feel cultured and expressive, lending a sense of sophistication and ceremony to text.
The design appears intended to provide a classical, high-contrast italic with a distinctly serifed, calligraphic flavor—aiming for elegance and textual sophistication while remaining usable in continuous reading and prominent display settings.
In longer passages the face creates a bright, patterned rhythm with clear word shapes and lively diagonals, especially in letters with extended curves and entry/exit strokes. The italics are expressive without becoming overly flamboyant, balancing sharp details with smooth, readable contours.