Serif Normal Uskal 1 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, literature, headlines, literary, classic, elegant, refined, text reading, editorial tone, classic revival, elegant emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, flared, crisp.
A serif text face with an italicized, slightly calligraphic construction and pronounced contrast between thick and thin strokes. Serifs are bracketed and often subtly flared, with sharp, tapered terminals that give the outlines a crisp edge. The forms are relatively open and generously spaced, with smooth curves in bowls and a steady baseline rhythm; italics show gentle entry/exit strokes and a lively slant without becoming cursive. Numerals and capitals keep a formal structure while retaining the same high-contrast, chiseled detailing seen in the lowercase.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and essays, and equally at home in magazine layouts where an elegant serif italic can carry emphasis. It also works effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and titling where the high contrast and sharp terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is literary and classical, balancing elegance with a composed, bookish practicality. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted serifs add a refined, editorial feel that reads as traditional rather than decorative.
Designed to provide a conventional serif voice with a more expressive italic, aiming for a classic reading experience while adding a touch of sophistication and movement in emphasis and display settings.
The italic has a measured slant and maintains clear, text-oriented shapes, with distinctive tapered joins and terminals that create a slightly engraved impression at display sizes. The sample text shows strong word-shape definition and a rhythmic sparkle from the thin strokes.