Serif Normal Atfa 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, scholarly, formal, literary, impact, tradition, readability, editorial tone, bracketed, wedge serifs, calligraphic, dynamic, compact.
A bold, high-contrast italic serif with lively, calligraphic modulation and clearly bracketed wedge-like serifs. Strokes show a strong diagonal stress with tapered joins and pointed terminals, giving the letters a dynamic, slightly compressed rhythm. Counters are rounded and relatively tight, and the italic slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a cohesive, energetic texture. Numerals are robust and emphatic, matching the weight and contrast of the letters for strong presence in display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, book and magazine titling, and other editorial applications where a bold italic serif can carry personality. It also fits branding work that wants a traditional, authoritative voice, especially in logotypes or wordmarks used at larger sizes.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an assertive, old-world polish. Its pronounced italic movement and sharp, sculpted serifs add drama and formality, suggesting tradition, authority, and editorial sophistication.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional text-serif model with a more forceful, display-leaning italic: strong contrast, crisp serifs, and a steady slant that reads as both classic and attention-getting.
Capitals read stately and structured while the lowercase adds more flourish in entry/exit strokes, creating a clear hierarchy. The combination of bold weight and tight internal spacing can make color dense in paragraphs, but it gives headings and short lines a confident, high-impact look.