Serif Normal Gubak 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, literary titles, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, text emphasis, classic revival, editorial clarity, refined tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle, calligraphic, oblique stress, lively rhythm.
This is an italic serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a gently calligraphic construction. Strokes show a noticeable but controlled contrast, with oblique stress and tapered terminals that keep counters open and shapes legible. The capitals are relatively restrained and slightly narrow with crisp entry/exit strokes, while the lowercase shows a more written, flowing rhythm—especially in the ascenders and the linking curves of letters like n, m, and u. Figures are oldstyle-leaning in feel, with varied widths and a slightly leaning, text-centric presence that matches the alphabet’s overall cadence.
It suits long-form reading and editorial layouts where an italic is needed for emphasis, citations, or pull quotes. The traditional detailing also works well for literary titling, programs, and formal stationery where a classic serif voice is desired.
The font reads as classic and bookish, with a composed, editorial tone and a touch of humanist warmth. Its italic stance and tapered detailing give it a refined, slightly ceremonial character suited to elegant emphasis rather than loud display.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances readability with a historically informed, calligraphic flavor. Its controlled contrast and bracketed serifs aim for a dependable text color while providing graceful emphasis in running copy.
Spacing appears even and text color is smooth, producing a consistent gray in paragraph-like settings. The italic angle is moderate, and the forms avoid extreme flourishes, keeping the style practical for continuous reading while still feeling distinctly traditional.