Serif Normal Gybef 13 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, literature, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, traditional, formal, text emphasis, classic styling, editorial voice, formal tone, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, sharply tapered, oldstyle figures, smooth rhythm.
A slanted serif design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed, finely cut serifs. The strokes taper into sharp terminals, with a calligraphic feel in the joins and curved entries, creating a lively texture rather than a rigid, mechanical one. Proportions are balanced and text-oriented, with moderate ascenders and descenders and a consistent, slightly flowing rhythm across letters and figures.
Well-suited to long-form reading in magazines, books, and essays where a refined italic voice is needed, as well as pull quotes and elegant headings. It can also serve formal stationery and branding that benefits from a classic, cultivated tone.
The overall tone feels refined and literary, like classic editorial typography with a touch of handwritten grace. It suggests formality and polish without becoming overly ornate, making it feel cultured and traditional.
Likely intended as a traditional, text-focused serif italic that provides a graceful companion voice for emphasis and hierarchy, combining high-contrast sophistication with readable, humanist movement.
Uppercase forms read crisp and poised, while the lowercase shows more movement—especially in letters like a, e, g, and y—reinforcing a humanist, pen-influenced character. Numerals appear oldstyle (with varying heights and alignments), which further supports a bookish, text-first impression.