Serif Normal Givu 11 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, invitations, literary branding, literary, classic, formal, scholarly, refined, readability, tradition, elegant emphasis, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, fluid, lively.
An italic serif with a flowing, calligraphic construction and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes show a clear pen-like modulation, with tapered terminals and soft, rounded joins that keep forms supple rather than rigid. The letterforms lean consistently, with open counters and a rhythmic, slightly expansive set that gives lines a graceful sweep. Numerals and capitals follow the same italic logic, maintaining a cohesive texture across mixed settings.
Well suited to long-form editorial and book typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotes, or section openers. It also performs well in elegant display roles—magazine features, cultural programs, and formal stationery—where its classic serif character and lively slant can carry a refined tone.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with a formal, cultivated presence. Its movement and stroke shaping evoke classical book typography and editorial refinement, leaning more elegant than utilitarian.
Likely designed to provide a conventional, book-oriented italic with calligraphic warmth—balancing readability and tradition with enough stroke movement and tapering to feel expressive in both text and display contexts.
Capitals have generous curves and pronounced entry/exit strokes that create a strong headline silhouette, while lowercase forms keep a steady reading rhythm through clear bowls and restrained ornament. The italic angle and tapered terminals add momentum, especially in sequences with diagonals and rounded letters.