Serif Normal Funum 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazine, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, classical, refined, emphasis, elegance, literary tone, classic text, editorial clarity, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp, slender, airy.
This typeface is an italic serif with pronounced stroke contrast, slender proportions, and a clear diagonal stress. Serifs are bracketed and finely tapered, and the joins and terminals feel calligraphic rather than mechanical. Curves are smooth and open, counters are moderately sized, and the rhythm is lively, with noticeable letter-to-letter variation in widths and a gentle forward momentum. Numerals and capitals share the same polished, high-contrast construction, giving the overall texture a crisp, upscale color on the page.
Well-suited for editorial layouts, magazine features, and book typography where an italic with personality is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or refined headlines. It can also work for invitations, cultural branding, and other applications that benefit from a classic, upscale serif texture.
The tone is elegant and literary, evoking classic book typography and editorial refinement. Its high-contrast italic voice feels expressive and cultured, suggesting formality and a touch of romantic emphasis rather than utilitarian neutrality.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, high-contrast italic serif that delivers a classic reading experience while adding expressive emphasis through calligraphic modulation and a lively, varied rhythm.
In the text sample, the font reads smoothly at display-to-text sizes, with strong emphasis from the italic angle and contrast. The shapes feel best when given enough size or print resolution to preserve the thin hairlines and sharp details.