Serif Normal Gukon 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, pull quotes, literary, classic, refined, traditional, text italics, readability, classic tone, editorial emphasis, calligraphic flavor, oldstyle, bracketed, calligraphic, slanted, open counters.
A slanted serif with oldstyle proportions and a calligraphic, pen-driven rhythm. Strokes show moderate contrast with gently tapered terminals and bracketed serifs that stay understated rather than sharp. The italic construction is evident in the forward lean, flowing joins, and soft entry/exit strokes, giving letters a lively, continuous texture. Counters are open and the curves are generous, supporting readable word shapes; numerals follow the same italic, slightly humanist patterning with smooth bowls and angled stress.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, especially for passages requiring an elegant italic voice such as quotations, introductions, captions, and pull quotes. It can also serve in refined branding or cultural contexts where a traditional serif italic texture supports a composed, authoritative tone.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, with a refined, bookish elegance. Its italic energy reads expressive but controlled, suggesting tradition and credibility rather than flamboyance. The texture is warm and human, lending a cultured, editorial voice to text.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances readability with a distinctly calligraphic slant. Its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs aim to maintain comfortable text color while adding graceful motion and emphasis for editorial and literary settings.
Uppercase forms appear slightly narrow and gracefully sloped, while lowercase forms emphasize continuous movement and clear differentiation between characters. The italic accent is strong enough to signal emphasis on its own, yet the serifs and moderate contrast keep it anchored in conventional text typography.