Serif Normal Furem 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arno' by Adobe (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book typography, editorial, literary titles, quotations, branding, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, refined, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic tone, readability, bracketed, calligraphic, oblique, oldstyle, soft.
This serif italic has a gently calligraphic construction with moderate stroke modulation and softly bracketed serifs. Curves are generous and slightly bulbous in places, giving counters a warm, oldstyle feel, while the italic angle is steady and consistent across caps and lowercase. Letterforms show rounded terminals and tapered joins rather than sharp, mechanical endings, and spacing reads even despite the natural, slightly variable widths typical of an italic text face. Figures are italicized and proportionally aligned with the surrounding text, with smooth curves and clear differentiation.
Well-suited for book and editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary passages. It also works for literary titling, refined packaging, and brand identities that want a classic serif italic with warmth and presence at display sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a refined, slightly romantic italic flavor. It suggests editorial polish—more expressive than a utilitarian text italic, but still composed and conventional enough for serious reading.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, readable serif italic with a traditional oldstyle sensibility—balancing clarity and rhythm with enough calligraphic shaping to feel expressive in continuous text and elegant in headings.
Capitals are sturdy and dignified with broad bowls and moderate flare at the serifs, while the lowercase keeps an energetic, handwritten rhythm without becoming decorative. The ampersand is notably lively and calligraphic, reinforcing the font’s classic italic personality.