Serif Normal Fanu 6 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, invitations, book covers, elegant, literary, classic, elegance, display impact, italic emphasis, luxury branding, classic revival, didone-like, calligraphic, refined, crisp, swashy.
A high-contrast serif italic with sharp, tapered serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation throughout. The letterforms lean decisively with a smooth, calligraphic rhythm, showing teardrop/ball-like terminals in places and finely pointed entry/exit strokes. Counters are relatively open and the curves are polished and controlled, while capitals feel stately and structured against more fluid, slightly swash-influenced lowercase shapes. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic flow, with crisp joins and delicate hairlines that give the design a bright, engraved look.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium display settings where its contrast and italic cadence can be appreciated. It can also work for upscale branding, invitations, and book or magazine covers, especially when paired with a calmer companion for body text.
The overall tone is sophisticated and cultivated, projecting a sense of luxury and tradition. Its dramatic stroke contrast and italic movement add a confident, expressive flair that reads as editorial and fashion-forward while still rooted in classical book typographic manners.
The font appears designed to deliver a refined, high-end serif voice with an expressive italic emphasis—combining classical proportions with heightened contrast and stylish terminals for strong editorial impact.
The design’s thin hairlines and sharp terminals create a glittering texture at display sizes, while the stronger main strokes keep word shapes clear. Several lowercase forms show lively stroke endings and subtle flourish, giving the italic more personality than a purely utilitarian text face.