Serif Normal Folom 8 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, book covers, pull quotes, classic, confident, literary, formal, emphasis, editorial voice, classic refinement, headline impact, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, energetic.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif italic with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply finished, bracketed serifs. The overall construction feels calligraphic: curved strokes swell and taper decisively, terminals are crisp, and entry/exit strokes give many letters a lively forward motion. Proportions are fairly compact with strong, weighty verticals and a steady rhythm, while the italic forms introduce varied widths and distinctive silhouettes in letters like a, e, g, and y. Numerals and capitals carry the same italic stress, with sturdy forms and clear counters that hold up well at larger sizes.
Best suited to display and editorial roles such as headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and cover typography where its contrast and italic energy can be appreciated. It can also work for short-form text in magazines or books when a formal, emphatic voice is desired, particularly for introductions, lead-ins, and highlighted passages.
The tone is traditional and editorial, projecting authority and polish without feeling delicate. Its energetic italic slant and emphatic contrast add drama and momentum, giving text a sense of rhetoric and presence. Overall it reads as classic and confident—well suited to serious, established contexts that still want a bit of flourish.
The design appears intended as a conventional serif italic with heightened contrast and a refined, print-oriented character. It prioritizes a strong typographic color and expressive cadence, offering an authoritative, classic voice for editorial and branding applications that benefit from tradition with added momentum.
The italic is expressive rather than purely utilitarian, with noticeable stroke swelling and pointed terminals that create a strong texture in paragraphs. Capitals appear especially weighty and headline-ready, while the lowercase maintains legibility through open apertures and consistent internal space despite the contrast.