Serif Normal Gumoh 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, literary, invitations, elegant, traditional, refined, text emphasis, classic tone, readable italic, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oblique stress, soft terminals, open counters.
A slanted serif with moderate stroke modulation and a clearly calligraphic rhythm. Serifs are compact and bracketed, with gently tapered, wedge-like endings that keep the texture smooth rather than crisp. The curves show an oblique stress and the joins are softly shaped, giving counters an open, readable feel. Capitals are slightly narrow and stately, while the lowercase maintains even spacing and a steady italic flow; figures follow the same slanted, old-style-influenced color with varied widths across forms.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or front-matter. It works naturally in book and magazine settings, and can also serve in formal print applications such as invitations or programs where a traditional, polished serif texture is desired.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, with a refined, cultivated character. Its italic motion adds warmth and sophistication, suggesting editorial credibility rather than display theatrics. The presence feels traditional and composed, suitable for conveying nuance and polish.
Likely drawn to provide a conventional text-serif italic with a balanced mix of readability and classic calligraphic character. The moderate contrast and restrained, bracketed serifs suggest an emphasis on steady paragraph color and dependable typographic tone rather than overt stylization.
The design keeps a consistent baseline and slant across letters and numerals, producing an even typographic color in paragraphs. Curved letters and diagonals are handled with soft, rounded transitions, which helps maintain legibility at text sizes while still reading as distinctly italic.