Serif Normal Forar 13 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, pull quotes, bookish, traditional, assertive, warm, readability, classic tone, expressive italic, strong presence, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, ball terminals, angled stress.
A sturdy, right-leaning serif with bracketed serifs and a noticeably calligraphic, slightly uneven rhythm. Strokes show moderate modulation with angled stress, and joins/terminals often finish in soft hooks or small ball-like endings, especially in the lowercase. Capitals are broad and confident with strong main stems and compact, sculpted serifs, while the lowercase has a rounded, energetic texture with lively entry/exit strokes. Numerals are weighty and clear, matching the face’s robust color and italicized flow.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, book-cover titling, and promotional typography where a classic serif voice is needed with extra momentum and presence. It can also work for short-to-medium text passages and pull quotes when a darker, more expressive italic texture is desirable.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, but with a lively, personable slant that reads as energetic rather than formal. It evokes traditional publishing and old-style typography, while the heavier presence adds confidence and impact for display use.
The font appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with an italic, calligraphy-informed character, prioritizing a strong page presence and an animated reading rhythm for display and editorial contexts.
The design maintains a consistent slanted axis across cases, with relatively generous letter widths and pronounced, slightly swashy terminals that add motion in continuous text. Counters stay open and readable despite the strong weight, producing a dark, steady typographic color.