Serif Normal Fugam 14 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This serif italic shows a crisp, high-contrast stroke structure with tapered joins and neatly bracketed serifs. The slant is steady and the rhythm is flowing but controlled, with open counters and a fairly generous set that helps the letters breathe in text. Uppercase forms feel slightly swash-influenced in their curvature and entry/exit strokes, while lowercase forms maintain a clear baseline with elegant ascenders and compact, rounded bowls. Numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast and italic stress, reading cleanly in running settings.
It suits long-form editorial typography such as book and magazine settings, especially for emphasis, quoted material, or full italic passages. The wide, open spacing and clear contrast also make it effective for refined headlines, pull quotes, and formal printed pieces where an elegant italic is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, combining bookish seriousness with a touch of flourish. It conveys refinement and authority without becoming overly ornamental, making it feel at home in established editorial and literary contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that provides a strong, legible reading texture while adding traditional, calligraphic sophistication. Its contrast and shaping suggest an aim toward classic publishing aesthetics with dependable performance in continuous text.
The italic construction is pronounced and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, with sharp terminals and a polished, print-like finish. The letterforms balance lively diagonals with stable vertical rhythm, supporting continuous reading while still providing a distinctive italic voice.