Serif Normal Funaf 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, pull quotes, branding, refined, literary, classic, elegant, formal, text setting, book italic, elegant emphasis, traditional, bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, angled stress, calligraphic, bookish.
The design shows pronounced stroke contrast with thin hairlines and stronger verticals, paired with tapered, bracketed serifs that stay sharp at text sizes. Its italic construction is lively and calligraphic in feel, with angled stress, flowing joins, and gently varied rhythm that makes words look dynamic rather than rigid. Proportions feel balanced and bookish, with moderate ascenders/descenders and rounded forms that remain controlled and consistent across the alphabet and figures.
It would perform well for editorial typography, long-form reading, and book or magazine layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary hierarchy. It also suits formal branding and packaging that benefits from a classic, high-contrast serif italic, and works well in pull quotes, headlines, and short display lines when set with comfortable tracking.
This italic serif conveys a literary, refined tone with a hint of drama from its crisp contrast and energetic slant. The overall impression is classic and cultivated, suitable for settings that want tradition with motion and elegance.
The letterforms appear intended as a conventional text italic that reads smoothly while adding emphasis and sophistication. High contrast and carefully shaped serifs suggest a focus on typographic tradition and a polished page color, with enough gesture in the italics to provide expressive emphasis without becoming decorative.
Capitals show stately proportions and clear serif structure, while the lowercase maintains a smooth, continuous rhythm with distinct italic movement. The numerals match the style with strong contrast and curved detailing, keeping a cohesive tone in mixed text and figure settings.