Serif Normal Arbij 14 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, pull quotes, classic, formal, dramatic, literary, italic emphasis, classic refinement, display impact, editorial voice, bracketed, wedge serifs, calligraphic, crisp, compact.
A high-contrast serif italic with crisp, bracketed wedge-like serifs and sharp, tapered terminals. The strokes show a pronounced thick–thin modulation and a consistent rightward slant, giving the forms a lively, calligraphic rhythm without becoming overly flourished. Proportions are fairly compact with moderate apertures and tight internal counters in several letters, while the numerals and capitals read sturdy and sculpted, lending the face strong headline presence alongside text use.
This font suits magazine headlines, editorial layouts, book-cover titling, and pull quotes where a strong italic voice is desirable. It can also work for short passages in formal communications or branding that benefits from a classic serif tone and pronounced contrast.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a confident, high-drama elegance typical of traditional publishing typography. It feels formal and authoritative, suggesting established taste and a slightly theatrical emphasis when set large or in short bursts of text.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif reading experience with an assertive italic character—pairing classical proportions with heightened contrast and sharp detailing for impactful display and editorial emphasis.
The italic construction is emphatic, with energetic joins and pointed details that create strong texture on the line. Spacing appears geared toward a cohesive, dark color, so it projects best when given sufficient size or leading to let the counters breathe.