Serif Normal Fubal 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book italics, headlines, quotations, branding, literary, classic, refined, formal, elegance, emphasis, tradition, expressiveness, readability, bracketed, calligraphic, diagonal stress, lively rhythm, wedge serifs.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic construction and diagonal stress. Strokes taper sharply into bracketed wedge serifs, and curves show crisp thick-to-thin transitions that create a lively, slightly chiseled texture. The italic angle is pronounced, with flowing joins and tapered terminals in the lowercase, while capitals stay structured and stately with clear serifs and firm vertical stems. Overall spacing feels measured for text, but the strong contrast and energetic forms make the silhouette more expressive than a purely utilitarian book face.
It works especially well for editorial typography where italic is used prominently—magazine features, pull quotes, subheads, and book typography for emphasis. The strong contrast and lively rhythm also suit refined branding, packaging, and titling where an elegant, classical voice is desired.
The tone is classic and literary, projecting refinement and a traditional, editorial sensibility. Its pronounced italics and sharp modulation add drama and elegance, suggesting formality without feeling rigid.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional italic with heightened contrast and expressive, pen-informed details, balancing text practicality with a more characterful, display-friendly presence.
Several letters show distinctive italic behaviors—single-storey forms, generous entry strokes, and narrow, angled terminals—that increase motion across a line. Numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast, reading well at display sizes while remaining coherent alongside the lowercase.