Serif Normal Funon 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, headlines, classic, literary, formal, refined, text emphasis, classical tone, editorial clarity, elegant display, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, lively, oldstyle numerals.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a traditional, calligraphic construction. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals, with bracketed serifs that read sharp yet controlled. The italic angle is consistent and fairly energetic, with gently varied character widths and open counters that keep the texture from clogging in longer lines. Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly compact, while the lowercase has a smooth, flowing rhythm; descenders are relatively deep and the joins and diagonals (notably in v/w/x/y) keep a crisp, chiseled edge. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and descending forms that blend naturally into text settings.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, introductions, and subheads. It can also serve for book interiors and long-form reading at comfortable sizes, and it scales effectively for refined display lines where a classical, literary tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking book typography and traditional publishing. Its pronounced italic motion and crisp contrast add a sense of elegance and emphasis without becoming ornamental or flamboyant.
The design appears intended as a conventional, publication-oriented italic serif that prioritizes readability while preserving the expressive stroke modulation of traditional italic forms. It aims to deliver a dignified, time-tested voice with enough liveliness for contemporary editorial use.
In the text sample, the face maintains a clean, even color despite the strong contrast, suggesting careful balance between hairlines and main strokes. The italic includes a slight flourish in certain lowercase forms (such as the single-storey a and the looping g), reinforcing a humanist, writing-influenced character.