Serif Normal Degi 10 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, classic, assertive, warm, vintage, lively, impact, emphasis, heritage, expressiveness, display, bracketed, calligraphic, modulated, swashy, inclined.
A very heavy, high-contrast serif with a consistent rightward slant and strongly modulated strokes. Serifs are bracketed and rounded, with teardrop/ball terminals appearing in several lowercase forms, giving the design a calligraphic, slightly decorative finish. Counters are relatively tight and the overall color is dark and emphatic, while the italic construction introduces lively entry/exit curves and a flowing rhythm. Numerals match the weight and slant, with sturdy, compact shapes suited to headline use.
Best suited to display settings where a strong, characterful serif is needed—headlines, poster typography, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for editorial pulls or short subheads where a dense, high-contrast italic adds emphasis, but the dark color suggests avoiding very small sizes for long passages.
The tone reads classic and confident with a warm, slightly old-style flair. Its energetic italic movement and softened terminals add friendliness and motion, making it feel more expressive than purely formal book serifs.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with added drama and motion through a robust italic and calligraphic detailing. It prioritizes impact and personality while keeping familiar serif proportions for recognizable, readable letterforms.
Across the alphabet the design maintains a uniform heaviness and clear contrast, with rounded joins and curved stroke endings that keep the boldness from feeling rigid. The lowercase shows especially pronounced calligraphic influence, while capitals remain stable and traditional in structure.