Serif Normal Gabub 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, magazines, posters, pull quotes, editorial, classic, confident, lively, literary, editorial emphasis, classic voice, dynamic italic, strong contrast, display impact, bracketed, calligraphic, curvy, softened, oldstyle.
A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed, wedge-like serifs. The letterforms show a lively, slightly calligraphic construction: strokes taper into pointed terminals, curves are full and round, and joins read smoothly rather than mechanically sharp. Proportions lean generously wide with comfortable counters, and the overall rhythm is energetic but controlled, giving paragraphs a strong, dark texture without feeling rigid. Figures and lowercase share the same flowing stroke logic, with rounded bowls and angled stress that reinforce the italic movement.
It performs well in display and editorial contexts where a classic serif voice is needed with extra emphasis and motion—such as headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and book or magazine typography. The bold presence and animated italic stance can also work for branding accents and campaign materials that want tradition with energy.
The tone is distinctly editorial and traditional, evoking bookish authority with a spirited, human touch. It feels assertive and elegant rather than delicate, suited to expressive typography that still reads as established and familiar.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with a more expressive, italic-forward character—balancing familiar text-serif cues with heightened contrast and animated terminals for stronger impact in editorial settings.
The design’s contrast and slant create strong word shapes, and the serif bracketing helps maintain continuity across lines of text. Curved letters (like o/c/e) read especially smooth, while diagonals and arms terminate in crisp, tapered points that add sparkle at display sizes.