Serif Normal Fibab 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, headlines, pull quotes, packaging, classic, literary, formal, dramatic, expressive italic, classic emphasis, dramatic contrast, heritage tone, calligraphic, bracketed, wedge serif, ball terminals, lively.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharply tapered entry and exit strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs read as small, bracketed wedges that often flow into the stroke, while terminals frequently finish in rounded balls or teardrops, giving the letters a calligraphic snap. The italic angle is assertive and consistent, with compact joins, tight inner counters, and a slightly condensed, forward-leaning rhythm that keeps the texture dark and energetic in text. Numerals and capitals follow the same chiseled, tapered logic, with distinctive curves and carefully controlled swelling on bowls and diagonals.
Works well for editorial typography where italic is used prominently—magazine features, book interiors with strong emphasis, and pull quotes. The bold, high-contrast construction also suits headlines, titles, and cultured packaging or identity work where a classic italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and emphatic—like a classic book italic pushed toward display strength. It feels refined and authoritative, with a theatrical, rhetorical flair that suits expressive emphasis and cultured branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif italic with heightened contrast and expressive terminals, balancing readability with a distinctly calligraphic, display-leaning presence for emphasis and branding.
The forms show strong stroke economy: thin hairlines are crisp, while heavy strokes are broad and confident, producing a clear hierarchy within each glyph. Curved letters (such as C, S, and Q) emphasize sweeping motion and decorative terminals, and the lowercase maintains a steady, readable cadence despite the high contrast.