Serif Normal Guben 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a slanted serif with moderate contrast and a steady, text-oriented rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and softly shaped, with tapered entry/exit strokes that give the forms a lightly calligraphic feel rather than a rigid, mechanical construction. Curves are smooth and slightly lively, counters are comfortably open, and the overall proportions read as traditional and bookish. The italic angle is clear but controlled, producing an even texture across mixed-case settings and a cohesive look in numerals.
It fits comfortably in book and editorial typography where an italic serif is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary voice, and it can also serve as the primary style for elegant, text-forward layouts. The steady rhythm makes it suitable for paragraphs, while its crisp italic presence works well for pull quotes, bylines, and cultured branding or stationery.
The tone is classic and literary, with a refined, editorial presence that suggests tradition and craft. Its gentle modulation and softened terminals feel formal without becoming ornamental, lending a composed, trustworthy voice well suited to long-form reading.
The font appears intended as a conventional, readable italic serif that balances traditional book typography with a touch of calligraphic movement. It aims to provide an elegant slanted texture that remains disciplined enough for continuous text while adding a distinctive, classic voice.
The design maintains a consistent slant and stroke logic across capitals, lowercase, and figures, creating a unified color on the page. Round letters and diagonals carry subtle swelling and tapering that enhances flow in words, while capitals remain sturdy enough to anchor headings and emphasis.