Serif Normal Gubis 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic elegance, readability, oldstyle, calligraphic, bracketed, smooth, bookish.
A slanted text serif with an oldstyle, calligraphy-informed construction and gently modulated strokes. Serifs are bracketed and softly tapered, with rounded joins and a flowing baseline rhythm that reads continuous rather than rigid. Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with moderate counters and slightly variable letter widths that create an organic texture in words. The italics show lively entry/exit strokes and occasional teardrop-like terminals, keeping the letterforms smooth and cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic with classical proportions is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary text. It also fits formal printed materials such as programs, invitations, and certificates, where a traditional serif italic can add refinement without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, suggesting literary and editorial contexts rather than overt display styling. Its italic voice feels expressive and courteous, with a traditional formality that reads established and trustworthy.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif italic with a historical, oldstyle sensibility—prioritizing steady text texture, comfortable counters, and a graceful slanted rhythm appropriate for continuous reading and typographic hierarchy.
Capitals are relatively restrained and open, avoiding sharp, brittle detailing; the slant is consistent and contributes to a steady reading cadence. Numerals follow the same italic, serifed construction, blending naturally into text rather than standing apart as purely utilitarian figures.