Serif Normal Gudil 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, subheads, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, classic tone, text emphasis, editorial utility, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, angled axis.
A conventional italic serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a gently calligraphic flow. The letterforms lean with a consistent rightward slant, showing tapered terminals and smooth joins rather than abrupt, geometric endings. Counters are fairly open and the rhythm is even, while capitals remain sturdy and upright in presence despite the slant. Numerals and lowercase maintain a bookish texture, with slightly irregular widths across glyphs that add natural, text-like color.
This font suits body text where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, captions, or scholarly apparatus. It also works well for editorial subheads and pull quotes that benefit from a classic serif voice with a smooth, readable texture.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, with an editorial polish suited to long-form reading. Its italic voice reads as established and refined rather than showy, suggesting emphasis and nuance in a familiar, book-oriented way.
The design appears intended as a familiar, dependable text serif italic: traditional proportions, moderate contrast, and restrained detailing aimed at maintaining readability and a consistent page color in continuous reading.
The italic construction is evident across both upper- and lowercase, with angled entry/exit strokes and softly cupped terminals. Curves show a subtle diagonal stress typical of text serifs, and the spacing appears balanced for continuous setting, keeping the texture steady in the sample paragraphs.