Serif Normal Gide 7 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazine leads, pull quotes, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classical, dramatic, italics emphasis, classic refinement, calligraphic flair, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, high-waist contrast, tapered strokes, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and strongly tapered strokes that sharpen into pointed terminals. The italic angle is pronounced, with a flowing, calligraphic rhythm and lively entry/exit strokes, especially in the lowercase. Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly condensed in posture, with clean hairlines and weight concentrated in select verticals and diagonals. Counters are open and oval, and spacing feels tuned for continuous reading, with punctuation and figures matching the same sharp, angled stress.
Well-suited to editorial applications where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, such as magazine leads, pull quotes, and literary headings, as well as book typography for chapter openers or secondary hierarchy. It also fits formal communications like invitations or announcements where a classic, refined tone is desired.
The overall tone is polished and expressive, evoking classic editorial typography and formal printing. Its steep italic and bright hairlines add a sense of speed and flourish, while the traditional serif construction keeps it poised and authoritative.
Designed to provide a traditionally structured italic with a distinctly calligraphic sparkle—balancing classical serif conventions with dramatic contrast and energetic strokes for expressive setting in text and display roles.
Several glyphs show distinctive italic serif mannerisms—curved, sweeping joins; angled cross strokes; and teardrop-like or wedge terminals—creating a lively texture at larger sizes. The numerals and capitals maintain the same refined contrast, which heightens elegance but can make hairlines feel delicate in small or low-resolution settings.