Serif Normal Gumon 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, magazines, quotations, classic, literary, refined, formal, traditional, text italic, classic refinement, reading comfort, editorial tone, traditional voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, lively, warm.
A slanted serif with moderate stroke modulation and distinctly bracketed serifs that soften joins and terminals. The letterforms show oldstyle influence with gently tapered strokes, slightly flared terminals, and a rhythmic, humanist flow. Curves are round and open, counters are comfortable, and diagonals feel springy rather than rigid. Proportions are balanced for text, with a modest x-height, clear ascenders/descenders, and numerals that match the italic texture with smooth, flowing figures.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic text face is needed for emphasis, commentary, or running text with a traditional tone. It also works effectively for pull quotes, introductions, captions, and formal printed materials that benefit from a classic serif italic texture.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, with a cultured, traditional voice. Its italic stance and calligraphic details add elegance and motion, giving text a refined, editorial feel without becoming overly ornamental.
The font appears designed to provide a readable, conventional serif italic with a humanist, calligraphic undercurrent—prioritizing smooth text rhythm, familiar proportions, and a refined presence for sustained typography.
The design maintains a consistent rightward slant and a cohesive serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, producing an even typographic color. Details like the gently curved terminals and the lively diagonal stress help prevent the texture from feeling mechanical, especially in longer passages.