Serif Normal Gipo 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, invitations, headlines, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, italic emphasis, editorial tone, classic refinement, formal voice, bracketing, calligraphic, crisp, modulated, tapered.
A high-contrast italic serif with strongly modulated strokes and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms lean with a smooth, calligraphic rhythm, showing tapered terminals and sharp joins that create a lively diagonal flow. Proportions feel traditional, with a moderate x-height, open counters, and slightly varied glyph widths that add a natural, text-like cadence. Numerals follow the same italicized, high-contrast logic, with curved forms and fine hairlines that read as distinctly editorial.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, and long-form reading where an elegant italic voice is needed for emphasis. It also works effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and formal materials like invitations or programs, especially when printed or set at comfortable display sizes.
The overall tone is polished and literary, evoking classic book typography and formal stationery. Its slanted, high-contrast construction adds a sense of movement and sophistication, suggesting tradition with a hint of flourish rather than austerity.
Likely drawn to provide a classic italic companion for conventional serif typography, prioritizing graceful stroke modulation, traditional proportions, and a smooth reading rhythm. The emphasis appears to be on elegance and clarity in formal text and editorial settings.
The design relies on thin hairlines and sharp serifs for its character, so it benefits from adequate size and clear reproduction where fine details won’t fill in or break up. The italic angle and contrast create strong word-shape cues, giving text an expressive, cultivated texture.