Serif Normal Furil 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, classic, scholarly, formal, traditional, text emphasis, editorial tone, classical voice, readable italic, bracketed, calligraphic, bookish, oldstyle, ink-trap.
A sturdy italic serif with bracketed serifs and a pronounced, calligraphic slant. Strokes show moderate contrast with wedge-like terminals and softly rounded joins, giving the outlines an inked, slightly organic feel. Proportions are conventional and text-oriented, with a compact, readable lowercase and strong capitals; widths vary naturally across letters rather than feeling mechanically uniform. Numerals and punctuation follow the same italic rhythm, with curved forms and emphatic entry/exit strokes that keep the texture lively in continuous text.
Well suited to editorial typography—book interiors, magazine features, and long-form reading where an italic is needed for emphasis without losing gravitas. It also performs well for short display roles such as headlines, pull quotes, and classical or literary branding where a traditional serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, suggesting established publishing and academic credibility. Its italic energy adds warmth and motion while staying firmly formal, creating a voice that feels editorial rather than decorative.
The design appears intended as a text-centric italic serif that balances classical structure with a distinctly calligraphic flow. It aims to deliver authoritative readability while providing expressive emphasis and a refined, traditional texture in paragraphs.
In the sample text, the face maintains an even typographic color despite the lively curves, and the italic angle is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. Curved letters (like S, C, and g) emphasize smooth, rounded bowls, while flat-topped capitals (like E and F) remain crisp and authoritative.