Serif Normal Fubaz 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Anko' by Eko Bimantara (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazine, literary branding, invitations, formal, literary, classic, refined, expressive, readable italic, classic emphasis, editorial tone, elegant detailing, calligraphic, bracketed, wedge serifs, diagonal stress, crisp terminals.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with sharp, bracketed wedge serifs and a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation with diagonal stress, producing crisp joins and tapered entry/exit strokes that feel calligraphically informed. Proportions lean slightly narrow in many letters, with lively rhythm and noticeable variation in glyph widths, and the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with compact bowls and pointed, energetic terminals. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic, with curving forms and tapered finishes that keep the texture consistent in running text.
Well suited to editorial and book contexts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or section leads without losing typographic tradition. It can also serve in refined branding, event materials, and packaging where a classic, elegant italic adds authority and polish, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, pairing editorial seriousness with a touch of flourish. Its slanted, calligraphic energy gives it a graceful, expressive voice while remaining clearly rooted in classic book and newspaper typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable text serif italic with heightened contrast and a calligraphic edge, offering a distinctive yet familiar texture for sophisticated typography. It aims to balance formal legibility with expressive, tapered detailing for emphasis and display moments within a traditional system.
In text, the strong contrast and sharp serifs create a sparkling texture with distinct word shapes, especially in combinations with round letters and angled stems. The italic construction feels purpose-drawn rather than mechanically obliqued, with consistent stroke modulation and coherent spacing across the alphabet and figures.