Serif Normal Gumay 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literature, invitations, classic, literary, elegant, scholarly, refined, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic elegance, print tradition, calligraphic, bracketed, flared, oldstyle, lively.
A slanted serif with moderate contrast and a distinctly calligraphic construction. Strokes taper into sharp, slightly flared terminals and compact bracketed serifs, giving the outlines a crisp, chiseled finish. The italic rhythm is pronounced, with flowing diagonals, narrow joins, and a gently variable texture that makes letterforms feel individually drawn rather than strictly uniform. Counters are relatively open and proportions are balanced, supporting continuous reading while keeping a lively, angled cadence.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where an italic with strong personality is needed for emphasis, quotations, or titles. It can also work for refined print materials such as magazine features, cultural programs, and formal invitations where a classic serif tone is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with an editorial polish that suggests printed pages and formal writing. Its energetic slant and sharp terminals add a touch of drama and sophistication, reading as elegant without becoming ornate.
Designed to provide a conventional serif foundation with a more expressive italic character—combining classical proportions with calligraphic tapering for a distinctive, readable texture in continuous text and display accents.
Uppercase shapes keep a classical, inscriptional poise, while the lowercase shows more movement and stroke modulation, reinforcing the italic voice. Numerals follow the same tapered, serifed treatment, maintaining a consistent texture across mixed-content settings.