Serif Normal Forag 13 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, pull quotes, invitations, classic, formal, scholarly, vintage, editorial voice, classic refinement, expressive italic, print tradition, bracketed, ball terminals, calligraphic, diagonal stress, crisp serifs.
A slanted, high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin transitions and a distinctly calligraphic rhythm. Serifs are finely bracketed and sharp, with tapered joins and occasional ball terminals that add a slightly decorative finish. Uppercase proportions feel sturdy and traditional, while the lowercase shows lively modulation and noticeable width variation from letter to letter. Figures are lining and serifed, matching the text’s angled stress and crisp, print-oriented detailing.
Works well for editorial headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where an italic serif can carry personality without losing authority. It also suits book covers, cultural posters, and formal stationery that benefits from a traditional, print-like presence, and can be used for short to medium text passages when a more expressive italic texture is desired.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, evoking established book and magazine typography with a formal, slightly old-style warmth. The italic slant and expressive terminals give it a confident, crafted voice suitable for dignified, literary settings rather than purely utilitarian UI work.
The design appears aimed at delivering a traditional serif voice with an energetic italic texture—combining crisp, bracketed serifs and strong contrast with carefully controlled, readable letterforms. It prioritizes a refined, print-classic feel while keeping enough individuality in terminals and stress to stand out in display and editorial contexts.
Stroke endings and serifs remain clean and consistent across the alphabet, keeping the flourish controlled. The italic construction is strong enough to read as a primary style, with clear differentiation in shapes like the single-story italic forms and the more sculpted capitals, helping maintain character at display sizes.