Serif Normal Guboh 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, pull quotes, packaging, classic, bookish, warm, friendly, lively, readability, editorial tone, classic warmth, expressive italic, bracketed, calligraphic, compact, robust, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy italic serif with rounded, bracketed serifs and softly modeled strokes that feel slightly calligraphic. The letterforms show a gentle forward slant, compact proportions, and a lively rhythm, with subtle modulation rather than sharp contrast. Terminals are often rounded or teardrop-like, and joins and curves read smooth and slightly cushioned, giving the texture a dense, even color in text. Numerals are similarly weighty and italicized, with ample curves and stable, readable silhouettes.
Works well for editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and literary or historical themed materials, especially where an italic voice carries a lot of copy. The robust weight and soft detailing also suit pull quotes, headings, and packaging or labels that benefit from a classic, personable serif texture.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, but not austere—its softened shaping and energetic italic movement make it feel warm, approachable, and a bit charming. It suggests a classic editorial voice with a friendly, slightly old-style personality rather than a crisp modern one.
Likely designed as a conventional text serif italic with extra warmth and presence, balancing traditional proportions with rounded, forgiving details for comfortable reading and an expressive, print-like color.
The serif treatment and rounded terminals create a gentle, printed feel, while the italic construction keeps word shapes animated and flowing. In the sample text, the spacing and heavy strokes produce a strong presence, suitable for settings where the italic is meant to be seen rather than merely emphasized.