Serif Normal Gumoh 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, longform text, quotations, invitations, literary, classic, refined, warm, traditional, text emphasis, classic elegance, readable italic, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, angled stress, soft terminals, open counters.
A slanted serif design with calligraphic construction and gently modulated stroke weight. Serifs are bracketed and slightly tapered, with smooth transitions into stems that keep the texture even in continuous text. The italic angle is pronounced but controlled, with rounded joins and softly curved terminals that avoid sharp, high-contrast flashes. Proportions feel traditionally bookish: moderate x-height, readable apertures, and numerals that follow the same flowing rhythm as the letters.
Well suited to book and editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, captions, or introductions. It should also work in refined print settings—programs, invitations, and certificates—where a traditional serif italic can add elegance while remaining legible at text sizes.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting a traditional, cultivated voice rather than a modern or technical one. Its flowing italic forms convey warmth and sophistication, suitable for expressive emphasis without feeling decorative or flamboyant.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional serif italic with a calligraphic backbone, balancing readability with expressive movement. It aims to provide a classic text companion that feels polished in paragraphs while still adding character in display-like snippets.
The design maintains consistent slant and rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a smooth line of text. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow, while lowercase forms show lively, handwritten influence (notably in the curved entry/exit strokes), helping the face feel organic while staying firmly within conventional serif norms.