Serif Normal Gulay 15 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, pull quotes, classical branding, invitations, literary, old-style, refined, warm, scholarly, true italic, classic elegance, text emphasis, literary tone, editorial clarity, bracketed, calligraphic, angular, open counters, lively rhythm.
This typeface is an italic serif with a calligraphic, old-style construction and gently modulated strokes. Serifs are small and bracketed, with tapered terminals that keep the joins crisp and the silhouettes agile. Proportions lean generously wide with open counters and a slightly restless baseline rhythm typical of true italics, giving the text a flowing texture rather than a rigid, mechanical slant. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and classical, while lowercase shapes show pronounced italic movement—especially in the curved entries/exits and the more dynamic bowls and shoulders.
It works well for editorial typography where a true italic is needed—emphasis within book text, magazine features, and long-form reading. The lively shapes and clear serifs also suit pull quotes, headings that want a classic voice, and refined branding applications such as cultural institutions, stationery, and formal invitations.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, suggesting editorial polish and a human, bookish warmth. Its italic voice reads as expressive but still disciplined, lending a refined, slightly formal character suited to cultured contexts rather than casual utility.
The design appears intended to provide a classic, readable italic with authentic calligraphic motion—balancing elegance and tradition with enough width and openness to stay legible and composed in text.
The figures and capitals maintain a coherent, bookish color, while distinctive italic details (notably in letters like k, v, w, x, and the long-tailed forms) add personality in display sizes. Spacing appears comfortable and even, supporting continuous reading while preserving the lively italic cadence.