Serif Normal Gubis 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, quotations, classic, formal, warm, refined, readability, traditionalism, elegant emphasis, text companion, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle, humanist, diagonal stress.
A conventional italic text serif with a calligraphic, oldstyle skeleton and gently bracketed serifs. The strokes show moderate contrast with softly tapered terminals and a noticeable diagonal stress in rounded forms. Proportions are comfortable and bookish, with a normal x-height and open counters; italics are true-italic rather than mechanically slanted, showing flowing entry/exit strokes and a slight forward lean. Capitals are stately and smooth, while lowercase forms such as a, f, g, and y exhibit lively curvature and modest, controlled flourish that keeps rhythm steady in paragraphs.
Well-suited for book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine text where a classic italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary text. It should also work effectively in invitations, programs, and other formal materials that benefit from a traditional, refined tone.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, projecting a calm, educated voice suited to long-form reading. Its italic character adds elegance and motion without becoming ornamental, giving it a refined, slightly romantic texture that still feels practical and familiar.
Designed to provide a dependable, readable italic companion with a classical serif vocabulary and a natural handwritten influence. The aim appears to balance elegance and restraint, delivering a familiar text texture with enough italic character to stand apart in emphasis while staying comfortable for continuous reading.
The numerals appear oldstyle-inspired with varying heights and curved forms, blending naturally with the lowercase and reinforcing a text-first personality. Spacing and joins create an even, continuous flow in the sample text, with clear word shapes and a smooth line color at reading sizes.