Serif Normal Homam 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, pull quotes, introductions, literary, classic, refined, warm, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic readability, literary voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, tapered.
A classic italic serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and gently modulated strokes. The forms show a clear diagonal axis in round letters, with smooth entry/exit strokes and slightly flared terminals that keep the texture lively without becoming fussy. Capitals are relatively upright for an italic, with crisp wedge-like serifs and restrained curvature, while the lowercase leans more noticeably and maintains an even, readable rhythm. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with open counters and flowing curves that sit comfortably alongside the text.
Well suited for editorial typography such as books, magazines, essays, and long-form reading, especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or section lead-ins. It can also serve in refined branding or packaging when a classic, text-forward tone is desired.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, suggesting bookish refinement and an editorial voice. Its italic energy reads as expressive but controlled, lending a sense of cultivated formality and warmth rather than showy display.
Designed to provide a conventional, highly readable italic serif with a traditional calligraphic underpinning, balancing expressive motion with steady text color for sustained reading.
Spacing and stroke shaping create a consistent, gently animated line: curves are full and round, joins stay clean, and terminals often end in small, pointed or teardrop-like finishes. The italic slant is steady across the alphabet, helping long passages maintain cohesion.