Serif Normal Funum 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, quotations, invitations, refined, classic, bookish, formal, literate, text clarity, traditional tone, editorial polish, elegant emphasis, calligraphic, crisp, tapered, wedge serif, sharp terminals.
The design shows a calligraphic italic construction with pronounced thick–thin contrast and tapered, wedge-like serifs. Curves are smooth and generously rounded, while terminals often finish with sharp, angled cuts that keep the texture crisp. Proportions feel classical and balanced, producing a steady rhythm in text with clear, well-separated letterforms and a slightly energetic forward motion.
It suits editorial and literary typography such as books, essays, and long-form articles, where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or titles within running text. It also works well for invitations, formal announcements, and brand materials that benefit from a classic, cultivated tone. For best results, it will reward comfortable text sizes and print-oriented layouts where its contrast and fine details can remain clear.
This italic serif conveys a refined, bookish tone with a distinctly traditional voice. The lively slant and crisp contrast add a sense of elegance and formality without feeling ornate or theatrical.
The font appears designed as a conventional italic companion for extended reading, aiming to provide emphasis and tonal hierarchy while retaining a composed, literary texture. Its high-contrast strokes and disciplined serif forms suggest an intention to feel authoritative and traditional rather than experimental.
The numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic as the letters, reading cleanly and evenly alongside text. Overall spacing looks measured and consistent, producing a smooth grayscale with an articulate, slightly brisk cadence.