Serif Normal Firam 18 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, posters, branding, editorial, classic, dramatic, formal, confident, elegance, authority, editorial impact, classic styling, expressive italic, bracketed, tapered, calligraphic, oblique, ball terminals.
A high-contrast, right-leaning serif with crisp wedge-like serifs and tapered strokes that suggest a calligraphic, steel-pen influence. The design shows strong thick–thin modulation, sharp joins, and a slightly compressed interior rhythm that keeps counters tight while maintaining clear letterforms. Capitals are stately and sculpted, with pronounced diagonals (V, W, X) and a distinctive, sweeping Q tail. Lowercase forms are compact and energetic, with angled entry/exit strokes and occasional ball terminals, producing a lively texture in running text. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and tapered terminals.
Best suited to display and editorial applications where a confident italic voice is desirable—magazine headlines, pull quotes, book and album covers, and upscale branding. It can also work for short passages or introductions in print-like layouts when a dramatic, classic serif texture is intended.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting authority and refinement with a dramatic, fashion-forward edge. Its pronounced slant and sharp serifs add momentum and sophistication, giving text a poised, headline-ready presence rather than a purely neutral voice.
The font appears designed to deliver a traditional serif foundation with an expressive italic emphasis—combining formal proportions with sharp, calligraphic detailing to create a premium, attention-directing reading experience.
In the sample paragraph, the strong contrast and tight apertures create a dense, glossy color on the page, especially at larger sizes. Distinctive features like the emphatic Q and the lively italic forms of a, g, and w contribute to a recognizable, characterful texture.