Serif Normal Selak 6 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book italic, pull quotes, packaging, classic, literary, formal, assertive, emphasis, tradition, drama, hierarchy, editorial tone, bracketed, wedge serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, compact.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, bracketed wedge serifs and a strongly calligraphic construction. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation and diagonal stress, with tapered terminals that keep counters crisp even in bold text sizes. Proportions feel slightly compact with energetic slant and decisive entry/exit strokes, producing a lively rhythm across words while maintaining a traditional serif structure. Figures are lining and italicized to match the text, with clear differentiation and strong weight in the verticals.
Well-suited for editorial typography where a strong italic voice is needed—magazine headlines, deck lines, pull quotes, and emphasized passages in books. The crisp contrast and robust weight also make it effective for premium packaging, posters, and branding moments that benefit from a formal, classic italic character.
The overall tone is classic and literary, like a confident book italic or editorial emphasis. Its bold presence and brisk slant add drama and urgency, while the conventional serif framework keeps it grounded and formal.
This design appears intended to provide a traditional, high-contrast italic with enough weight to function as a display-forward companion in text settings. The goal seems to balance conventional serif legibility with a dramatic, calligraphic energy for emphasis and hierarchy.
The italic angle is consistent and fairly pronounced, with tightly controlled joins and minimal softness at corners. The lowercase shows a traditional italic flavor (single-storey forms where expected) and a slightly compressed footprint, helping it read as emphatic and space-efficient in headlines or pull quotes.