Serif Normal Gumid 14 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, refined, warm, formal, text italic, editorial tone, classic refinement, readability, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, lively, rounded.
A slanted serif with bracketed, softly flared serifs and a gently calligraphic stroke flow. Strokes show moderate contrast with smooth transitions, giving the letters a polished but not brittle texture. The italic structure is evident throughout, with curved entry and exit strokes, slightly tapered terminals, and a lively baseline rhythm. Proportions feel traditional and readable, with rounded bowls, open counters, and a steady, text-oriented color in paragraphs.
Well suited for long-form reading environments such as books, essays, and magazine features, where its steady rhythm and moderated contrast remain comfortable at text sizes. It also works effectively for emphasis, pull quotes, and refined display lines in programs, invitations, and other formal communications that benefit from a traditional italic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a warm, cultivated elegance typical of traditional book italics. It feels formal without being stiff, suggesting heritage printing and editorial refinement rather than modern minimalism.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances readability with expressive, calligraphy-informed details. Its moderated contrast, bracketed serifs, and smooth joins aim to produce an even, familiar texture in paragraphs while still delivering a graceful italic character for emphasis and editorial tone.
Capitals read dignified and slightly tapered, pairing well with the more cursive, flowing lowercase. Numerals keep the same italic slant and traditional serif detailing, helping maintain typographic consistency in running text and headings.