Serif Normal Somun 6 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, packaging, elegant, dramatic, classic, refined, luxury tone, editorial accent, dramatic italic, refined display, hairline, calligraphic, bracketed, swashy, high-waisted.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, tapered hairlines and robust shaded strokes that create a pronounced diagonal rhythm. Serifs are fine and bracketed, often ending in needle-like terminals, with subtle calligraphic modulation through curves and joins. Proportions feel slightly condensed in the caps while the lowercase shows lively, varied widths and energetic entry/exit strokes, giving the texture a fluid, editorial color. Numerals follow the same contrast model, with elegant curves and delicate finishing strokes that read best at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other prominent typography where its contrast and italic rhythm can shine. It works well for branding and packaging that aims for a premium, classic voice, and for editorial settings that want an elegant, high-impact typographic accent.
The overall tone is polished and luxurious, with a distinctly fashion-editorial flair. Its dramatic contrast and sweeping italic movement convey sophistication and a hint of theatricality, suited to refined, high-style messaging rather than utilitarian text.
Likely designed to provide a sophisticated italic voice with strong contrast and a couture-like finish, prioritizing elegance and visual drama. The lively lowercase and refined hairlines suggest an emphasis on expressive display typography that still retains conventional serif structure.
The italic angle is assertive and consistent, producing strong forward momentum across words and lines. Tight apertures and thin connecting strokes add sparkle, but the hairlines can visually recede in small sizes or low-resolution contexts.