Serif Normal Selab 6 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, magazines, book covers, classic, formal, assertive, literary, emphasis, editorial voice, classic refinement, dramatic contrast, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, calligraphic, transitional, oldstyle.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharp, tapering joins that suggest a calligraphic construction. Serifs are bracketed and finely cut, with several characters showing ball terminals and teardrop-like finishing strokes. The italic slant is consistent and fairly steep, and the overall rhythm is lively due to variable character widths and compact internal counters in letters like a, e, and s. Numerals and capitals share the same crisp contrast and angled stress, giving the design a strong, unified texture in text.
Well-suited for editorial headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and magazine typography where a strong italic serif can carry emphasis and tone. It can also work effectively on book covers and formal branding applications that benefit from a classic, high-contrast texture.
The tone reads traditional and literary, with an energetic, slightly dramatic italic voice. It feels suited to polished, authoritative messaging—classic rather than trendy—while the strong contrast and sharp detailing add a sense of urgency and emphasis.
The design appears intended to provide a robust, expressive italic companion for refined typography, combining traditional serif structure with heightened contrast for emphasis. Its detailing and rhythmic width variation aim to produce a confident, print-like voice in display and editorial settings.
In the sample text, the dense color and tight, angled forms create a bold presence even at moderate sizes, while the delicate hairlines and small apertures hint that it will look most comfortable when given adequate size or print-like rendering. The italic forms are distinctly drawn rather than mechanically slanted, with expressive terminals that keep lines of text visually animated.