Serif Normal Gudul 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, literature, quotations, classic, literary, warm, refined, bookish, text emphasis, classic readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, bracketed, calligraphic, soft, oldstyle, angled stress.
This serif italic shows softly bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, and a gently modulated stroke that keeps contrast moderate rather than sharp. Letterforms lean with a steady, consistent angle and show a fluid, slightly calligraphic construction, especially in the lowercase where joins and curves feel continuous and lively. Proportions are traditional and text-oriented, with open counters and comfortable spacing that produces an even rhythm in paragraph settings. Figures follow the same italic voice, with curved forms and tapered endings that match the overall texture.
Well suited to extended reading contexts such as book typography and editorial layouts, where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or titles within text. It can also serve in formal correspondence and print materials that benefit from a traditional serif voice with a softer, more human cadence.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking traditional book typography with a warm, human touch. Its italic character feels expressive without becoming decorative, lending a refined, slightly old-world softness that reads as cultured and approachable.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes continuous reading and harmonious paragraph texture. Its moderate contrast, bracketed serifs, and controlled slant suggest a focus on understated elegance and dependable performance in print-like settings.
Uppercase forms maintain a dignified, inscriptional presence while still inheriting the italic movement, and the lowercase features familiar oldstyle cues such as a single-storey “g” and gently curved ascenders. The design’s rounded serifs and restrained contrast help keep long lines from looking spiky, creating a cohesive, dark-but-readable color on the page.