Serif Normal Gukap 8 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, subheads, literary, classic, refined, scholarly, text italic, classic tone, refined emphasis, reading comfort, bracketed, calligraphic, flowing, oldstyle, angled stress.
A conventional serif italic with medium contrast and a gently calligraphic rhythm. Stems show an angled stress and smooth modulation, with bracketed serifs that taper into pointed terminals on many letters. The italic slant is moderate and consistent, while capitals remain open and stable with crisp, slightly flared finishing strokes. Lowercase forms are round and fluid with compact joins and subtly varying widths, giving the text a natural, bookish texture without feeling decorative.
Works well for editorial typography such as book and magazine settings, especially for emphasis, pull quotes, introductions, and subheads that benefit from a traditional italic tone. It also suits formal communications and branding applications that want a classic serif italic feel without excessive ornament.
The tone is classic and literary, suggesting tradition, good manners, and editorial polish. Its italic voice feels expressive and human, suitable for emphasis that still reads as serious and cultivated rather than playful.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif italic with a touch of calligraphic refinement. It prioritizes a familiar reading texture and controlled elegance, aiming to integrate smoothly into long-form typography while providing expressive emphasis when used as italic.
Figures and punctuation follow the same slanted, serifed logic, keeping alignment and texture cohesive in running text. The overall color is even for an italic, with enough contrast to feel elegant while remaining sturdy at typical text sizes.