Serif Normal Fobav 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Candide', 'Carrara Fina', 'Corda', and 'Marbach' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorials, magazines, quotations, invitations, classic, elegant, literary, formal, dramatic, text italic, editorial polish, classic refinement, bookish tone, high-contrast clarity, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, crisp terminals, editorial, forward slant.
A high-contrast serif italic with sharply tapered strokes and pronounced thick–thin transitions. Serifs are crisp and bracketed, and the overall rhythm leans forward with flowing, calligraphic stress. Counters are relatively open for an italic, while terminals and joins show sculpted, slightly sharp detailing that reads cleanly at text sizes but feels distinctly stylized in display settings.
Well suited for book and long-form typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, citations, or names, as well as magazines and editorial layouts. It also works effectively for elegant branding lines, invitations, and cultural or academic materials where a classic, high-contrast italic can add sophistication. For very small UI text, the strong contrast and fine hairlines may call for careful sizing and rendering considerations.
This typeface conveys a literary, cultivated tone with a sense of classic formality. The lively italic movement adds elegance and a subtly dramatic, editorial feel, suggesting refinement rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended as a traditional text serif italic that brings emphasis and hierarchy without abandoning classical proportions. Its high contrast and carefully shaped serifs aim to deliver a refined, authoritative voice, while the energetic slant provides expressive emphasis for quotes, titles, and highlighted passages.
The sample text shows a confident, continuous italic texture with clear differentiation between capitals and lowercase. Numerals appear lining and similarly high-contrast, matching the serif structure and maintaining the same forward-leaning, refined tone.