Serif Normal Gudul 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, quotations, literary, classic, warm, formal, old-style, readability, editorial tone, classic italic, text emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, bookish, lively, transitional.
A slanted serif with bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation, combining sturdy stems with softly tapered terminals. The letterforms show gently cupped entry/exit strokes and a subtly calligraphic rhythm, especially in the lowercase where joins and curves feel fluid rather than rigid. Counters are open and proportions are traditional, with rounded bowls and slightly swelling curves that keep the texture even in paragraph settings. Numerals and capitals follow the same serifed logic, with smooth curves and restrained detailing that reads clearly at text sizes.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary hierarchy. It also works for magazine features, essays, and literary titling that benefits from a traditional serif tone with a lively slant.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an editorial seriousness tempered by a warm, handwritten influence. Its italic slant and softly shaped terminals add a sense of motion and personality without becoming decorative, making it feel elegant and established rather than trendy.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances readability with a gently calligraphic character. It aims to provide a dependable, classic texture for continuous reading while adding expressive movement for emphasis and editorial nuance.
The italic construction appears intentionally drawn (not merely obliqued), with curved strokes and asymmetric details that support continuous reading. Spacing and shapes create a consistent gray value across lines, while the serif treatment provides a stable baseline and a familiar print-like presence.