Serif Normal Filan 10 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, classic, dramatic, elegant, confident, display impact, editorial tone, classic refinement, emphatic italic, bracketed, calligraphic, teardrop, ball terminals, oldstyle figures.
A right-leaning serif with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The forms feel sturdy and display-ready, with broad capitals and generous curves balanced by sharp joins and tapered entry/exit strokes. Lowercase shows a lively, calligraphic rhythm: rounded bowls with occasional teardrop terminals, a compact shoulder structure, and energetic diagonals in letters like v, w, x, and y. Numerals read as oldstyle-style figures with noticeable ascenders/descenders and varied widths, contributing to an organic texture in running text.
Well suited to magazine headlines, display pull quotes, and book-cover titling where a confident, classic voice is needed. It can also work for short-form editorial text or branded collateral when a rich, high-contrast texture and strong italic emphasis are desirable.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, with a slightly theatrical flourish that suggests prestige and authority. Its strong contrast and slanted motion add drama and momentum, while the serif detailing keeps it grounded in classic book and magazine typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with heightened contrast and a forceful italic presence, combining readability-oriented proportions with expressive stroke endings for impactful editorial typography.
Spacing and sidebearings appear comfortable for continuous reading, producing a dark, cohesive page color. The italic construction is emphatic, with distinct swash-like strokes in a, g, and y that add personality without becoming overly ornate.