Serif Normal Foboy 10 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, book covers, classic, assertive, formal, dynamic, emphasis, heritage, impact, readability, bracketed, teardrop, calligraphic, crisp, robust.
A robust serif with a pronounced rightward slant and clear contrast between thick stems and thinner connecting strokes. Serifs are bracketed and sharply finished, with a slightly calligraphic modulation that shows in curved joins and tapered terminals. Counters are compact and forms are firmly constructed, giving the alphabet a dense, confident texture. Uppercase proportions feel broad and steady, while lowercase maintains a traditional, readable skeleton with strong vertical stress and crisp punctuation-like details in the dots and terminals.
Performs best in headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium text where strong contrast and italic motion add emphasis. It can also work well for cover titling and branded editorial applications where a traditional serif presence is desired.
The tone is authoritative and editorial, combining classical bookish cues with a brisk, forward-moving italic energy. It reads as serious and established rather than playful, suited to voices that want tradition with emphasis.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with heightened emphasis: a bold, slanted style that preserves classical proportions and bracketed serifs while adding punch and forward momentum for display-led typography.
The italic angle is consistent across caps and lowercase, and the heavy weight keeps small interior spaces tight, especially in letters with enclosed counters. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and slant, reinforcing a cohesive, display-ready rhythm.