Serif Normal Gefe 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, headlines, pull quotes, branding, classic, literary, elegant, refined, text italic, classic revival, formal emphasis, editorial voice, elegant display, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, slanted, sharp.
A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and a smooth, pen-informed modulation. Serifs are small to medium and mostly bracketed, with tapered terminals and occasional teardrop-like finishing on curves. The rhythm is lively: bowls and rounds feel slightly condensed and forward-leaning, while diagonals and joins show crisp, pointed transitions. Lowercase forms appear compact and fluid, with a traditional double-storey “g” and a gently angled stress that reinforces the italic flow; figures follow the same calligraphic contrast and slant.
Well suited to magazine and book typography where an italic voice is needed for headings, subheads, pull quotes, and emphasized passages. It can also serve in upscale branding, invitations, and cultural materials where a classic serif italic conveys prestige and tradition.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking bookish, editorial typography with a touch of formal sophistication. Its energetic italic movement reads as expressive yet controlled, suited to emphasis and refined display rather than blunt neutrality.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with elevated contrast and a calligraphic spine, aiming to deliver a readable but expressive voice for literary and editorial contexts.
In larger text settings the strong contrast and narrow internal counters create a dark, elegant color, while the italic slant and sharp joins add sparkle. The “Q” shows a distinctive, sweeping tail, and several capitals feature subtly flared entry strokes that heighten the classical feel.