Serif Normal Fasu 6 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book titles, branding, elegant, classic, dramatic, refined, elegance, display polish, editorial voice, classic tone, expressive emphasis, transitional, crisp, calligraphic, bracketed, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif italic with crisp, tapered hairlines and weight concentrated in rounded bowls and diagonals. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with a distinctly calligraphic entry-and-exit logic that produces sharp terminals and a lively baseline rhythm. Proportions feel generously set with open counters and ample sidebearings, while the italic slant is steady and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The numerals and round letters show pronounced thick–thin modulation, giving the design a polished, engraved-like sheen at display sizes.
This style excels in editorial settings such as magazine headlines, feature intros, and pull quotes, where contrast and italic energy can be showcased. It also suits book and album titles, luxury packaging, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a classic, fashion-forward serif voice. For long passages, it reads best when used selectively (e.g., emphasis or short runs) due to its pronounced contrast.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with a fashionable, high-end sensibility. Its sharp contrast and poised italic movement read as expressive and sophisticated rather than neutral, lending an upscale, slightly dramatic character to headlines and pull quotes.
The design appears intended to provide a refined, classic italic voice with strong contrast and a confident slant—balancing tradition with a slightly fashion editorial edge. Its forms prioritize elegance, sparkle, and expressive rhythm for prominent typographic moments.
The italic forms are relatively formal (not overly swashy), with controlled curves and clean joins that keep the texture smooth. The capital set feels stately and display-oriented, while the lowercase maintains clarity through open apertures and distinct, sculpted terminals.