Serif Normal Faho 1 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Empira' and 'Madigan' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: magazines, book covers, headlines, pull quotes, invitations, formal, literary, classic, editorial, dramatic, editorial emphasis, classic elegance, formal display, literary tone, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, calligraphic, engraved, swash-like.
A right-leaning serif with sharp, tapered stems and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs are crisp and lightly bracketed, with wedge-like entry strokes and occasional ball terminals, creating an engraved, calligraphic feel. Uppercase forms are compact and sculpted, while the lowercase shows lively curves, a single-storey italic “a,” and a flowing “f” with a long descender, giving the text a rhythmic, slightly elastic texture. Figures follow the same high-contrast logic, with slender joins and strong emphasis on main strokes.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, standfirsts, and pull quotes where an elegant italic voice is desired. It can also serve for book covers, cultural programs, and formal announcements that benefit from a classic, high-contrast serif presence.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, with a confident, bookish elegance. Its dramatic contrast and italic energy add a sense of motion and refinement that reads as premium and editorial rather than casual or utilitarian.
Likely intended to provide a traditional text-serif impression with an expressive italic character—combining literary credibility with a more dramatic, display-friendly contrast for emphasis and refined branding moments.
In continuous text the strong contrast and tight, sharp details create a pronounced sparkle, especially around pointed serifs and tapered curves. The italic construction feels consistently drawn rather than mechanically slanted, with a clear calligraphic stress that carries through caps, lowercase, and numerals.