Serif Normal Fulav 5 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, pull quotes, classic, bookish, formal, authoritative, readability, italic emphasis, classic refinement, editorial tone, bracketed, beaked, swashy, ball terminals, oldstyle figures.
A traditional serif with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, bracketed serifs. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation with relatively sharp joins, giving the letters a carved, high-contrast look. Capitals are sturdy and slightly condensed in their internal spaces, while lowercase forms feature lively entry/exit strokes and several ball or teardrop terminals (notably in a, c, e, f, y). Numerals appear in oldstyle form with varying heights and descenders, reinforcing a text-oriented, classical rhythm.
Well-suited to long-form editorial typography such as books, essays, and magazines, especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis. It also performs nicely in headings, pull quotes, and classical-feeling branding where high contrast and serif detailing can add authority and polish.
The overall tone is literary and editorial, with a confident, slightly dramatic flourish from the italic construction. It reads as established and refined rather than minimalist, conveying tradition, credibility, and a hint of sophistication.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional serif reading experience with an energetic italic character—combining classic proportions and serif craftsmanship with more animated terminals and oldstyle numerals for a cultured, text-forward palette.
Counters are moderately open for a high-contrast design, but the slanted stress and sharp details make it feel most at home at text and display sizes where the terminal shapes and serif modeling can be appreciated. The italics are expressive, especially in letters like f, g, y, and the ampersand, which adds a gentle calligraphic energy without becoming script-like.