Serif Normal Gihi 7 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, classic, refined, formal, editorial italic, classic elegance, text emphasis, formal voice, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, swashy, transitional.
A slanted serif with crisp, high-contrast strokes and a calligraphic rhythm. The letterforms are relatively compact with tight proportions and a lively italic cadence, pairing fine hairlines with fuller stems and smoothly bracketed serifs. Curves are clean and slightly tapered, with pointed terminals and occasional swash-like entry/exit strokes in the lowercase, while numerals echo the same sharp contrast and angled stress.
Well suited for editorial typography such as books, magazines, and long-form passages where an italic voice is needed for emphasis. It can also serve effectively in refined branding, packaging, and invitations, especially for headlines, pull quotes, and short-to-medium runs of text where its contrast and movement can be appreciated.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with an editorial sophistication that feels traditional rather than playful. Its pronounced italic motion and sharp detailing suggest formality and finesse, suitable for expressive emphasis and classic typography.
Designed to provide a classic italic companion with strong contrast and a traditional serif foundation, balancing readability with expressive, calligraphic energy. The compact proportions and sharp terminals aim to deliver an elegant, authoritative tone in both display and text settings.
Spacing appears disciplined and even in text, helping the energetic stroke modulation remain readable. Distinctive italic forms—such as the flowing lowercase and the animated caps—add character without becoming overly decorative.