Serif Normal Refu 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, invitations, classic, formal, literary, confident, emphasis, tradition, drama, editorial voice, elegance, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, dynamic, lively, sharp.
This typeface is a right-leaning serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Letterforms show a calligraphic logic with tapered joins, compact counters, and a forward-driving rhythm. Capitals feel sturdy and slightly condensed in presence, while lowercase forms are energetic, with curled terminals and distinctive shapes (notably in a, g, y, and z) that emphasize motion. Numerals are sturdy and old-style in spirit, with noticeable contrast and rounded turns that keep them visually consistent with the text forms.
It suits editorial applications such as magazines, reviews, and opinion pages, as well as traditional book typography where a dynamic italic voice is needed. The bold presence also makes it effective for headings, pull quotes, and short-form branding, especially in contexts aiming for a classic or ceremonial feel.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a lively, editorial sharpness. Its strong slant and high-contrast strokes give it a confident, somewhat dramatic voice that reads as established and bookish rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with added momentum and emphasis, using strong contrast and a consistent slant to create a forceful, elegant texture. It prioritizes a dramatic, print-like rhythm that remains coherent from display sizes down into text.
Spacing appears moderately tight, helping create a dense, continuous texture in paragraphs. The design keeps a consistent angle and stress across letters and figures, and the dark color makes it best suited to settings where a strong typographic presence is desired.