Serif Normal Hobif 12 is a light, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, essays, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, editorial, text setting, elegant emphasis, editorial tone, classic feel, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, graceful, crisp.
A slanted serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and smooth stroke modulation. The letterforms show calligraphic influence in the way curves swell and thin, with rounded bowls and subtly sheared terminals that keep the rhythm lively. Proportions are relatively open with generous sidebearings, and the lowercase presents a traditional, readable structure with a modest x-height and clear ascender/descender presence. Numerals follow the same italic, oldstyle-leaning flow, integrating comfortably with text.
Well-suited for long-form reading such as books, magazines, and editorial layouts, especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or captions. It can also serve in formal printed materials like invitations or programs where a classic, refined tone is desired.
The overall tone feels traditional and cultured, evoking book typography and established print conventions. Its italic movement adds a sense of elegance and forward motion, reading as polished rather than flashy. The result is a voice suited to refined, literary communication.
Designed to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with an italic, calligraphy-informed character, balancing elegance with consistent text rhythm. The forms prioritize familiar structures and smooth modulation to remain comfortable in continuous setting while still providing a distinct, cultured voice.
In text, the spacing and softened joins create an even texture, while the slant and tapered serifs provide directional emphasis. Capitals are stately and restrained, with classic proportions that pair naturally with the lowercases for mixed-case setting.