Serif Normal Selab 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gazi' by Fontuma (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorials, magazines, pull quotes, branding, literary, refined, traditional, authoritative, classic, text setting, editorial tone, elegant emphasis, classical voice, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp, editorial, formal.
A high-contrast serif italic with bracketed serifs and a clear calligraphic influence in its stroke modulation. The forms show a consistent rightward slant, sharp wedge-like terminals, and narrow joins that create a lively, rhythmic texture. Proportions feel classical, with compact, well-contained counters and an overall crisp silhouette that reads as polished and conventional.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, books, and long-form reading where an italic voice is needed for emphasis or quotation. It can also work for cultured branding, event materials, and pull quotes that benefit from a classic, high-contrast serif feel.
This typeface conveys a traditional, literary tone with a noticeable sense of formality. The italic stance and crisp contrast add a refined, slightly dramatic cadence that feels suited to established editorial voices rather than casual messaging.
The design appears intended to provide an elegant italic for continuous reading and emphasis within traditional serif typography. Its strong contrast and measured proportions aim to deliver a refined, bookish texture while maintaining clarity across mixed-case text.
In the sample text, the rhythm is distinctly italic and energetic, with sharp entry/exit strokes that enliven word shapes. Numerals and capitals carry the same contrast-driven, traditional serif character, supporting a cohesive typographic color across mixed content.