Serif Normal Gite 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, quotations, classic, literary, formal, elegant, text italic, editorial emphasis, classic refinement, calligraphic tone, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, modulated strokes, oldstyle figures, lively rhythm.
This italic serif shows pronounced stroke modulation with sharp, tapered entry/exit terminals and bracketed serifs. Forms are noticeably calligraphic, with a consistent rightward slant and a lively baseline rhythm created by flowing joins and angled stress, especially in round letters. Proportions feel balanced and readable in text, with moderate ascenders/descenders and compact counters that stay open. The numerals appear oldstyle in feel, with varying heights and a more written, text-oriented texture than rigid lining figures.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial settings where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, and sidebars. It also works for magazine features, refined headlines, and pull quotes that benefit from a classic, high-contrast italic with strong typographic character.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with an elegant, editorial color that suggests book typography and refined print work. Its energetic italic movement reads confident and expressive rather than ornamental, making it feel formal without becoming stiff.
The font appears designed to provide a traditional text italic with clear calligraphic roots, delivering expressive emphasis while maintaining a controlled, bookish texture. Its high-contrast modulation and crisp serifs aim to signal refinement and authority in editorial typography.
In the sample text, spacing and letterfit create a smooth, continuous texture, and the italic capitals carry strong, sweeping shapes that stand out well in titles. The design emphasizes sharp details and crisp hairlines, so it visually rewards good reproduction where fine strokes remain clear.