Serif Normal Gukoh 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Henriette' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, essays, quotations, literary, old-style, refined, warm, scholarly, text reading, classic tone, editorial voice, italic emphasis, traditional craft, bracketed, calligraphic, oblique, humanist, texty.
This serif has a distinctly italic, calligraphic construction with gently flowing curves and moderate stroke modulation. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, with softened terminals that avoid sharp, rigid endings. Capitals are relatively upright in presence but retain the italic slant and rounded joins, while the lowercase shows a lively rhythm with single-storey forms and narrow, tapered entries. Numerals follow the same oblique, old-style feel, with curvy shapes and varied widths that keep the texture organic rather than mechanical.
It suits book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and literary publishing where a traditional italic texture is desirable. It can also work well for pull quotes, introductions, and refined branding lines that benefit from a classic serif voice and a touch of calligraphic motion.
The overall tone feels literary and traditional, evoking book typography and editorial craft. Its slanted, hand-influenced detailing adds warmth and personality, giving text a classic, cultured voice rather than a purely neutral one.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with an italic-forward personality, aiming to balance readability with a historically informed, humanist cadence. Its moderated contrast and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on comfortable text setting while preserving a cultivated, bookish character.
In running text, the face produces an even, readable color with noticeable movement from the consistent slant and rounded letterforms. The italic is expressive but controlled, making it suitable for extended passages while still offering a distinct stylistic signature in display sizes.