Serif Normal Hodih 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'DT Augustina Slab' by Deveze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, quotations, classic, literary, formal, old-style, text companion, classic emphasis, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, diagonal stress, moderate slant, generous apertures.
This serif italic shows a traditional, book-oriented construction with bracketed serifs and moderate contrast. Strokes exhibit a consistent diagonal stress and a steady rightward slant, with smooth, calligraphic joins and slightly tapered terminals. Proportions feel lively and slightly varied across characters, while lowercase forms maintain a tall x-height and open counters that support readability. Numerals follow the same italic rhythm, with curving forms and clear differentiation among figures.
It suits book and editorial settings where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, titles within text, or extended passages that should remain comfortable to read. It can also work well for refined branding or cultural materials where a traditional serif italic tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking editorial typography and established print conventions. Its italic voice feels expressive yet controlled, suggesting refinement rather than display flamboyance.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances calligraphic warmth with typographic discipline, providing an expressive companion style for continuous reading contexts.
Uppercase letters retain crisp serif structure while leaning into the italic angle, and the lowercase includes traditional italic cues such as single-storey forms and flowing entry/exit strokes. The rhythm is even in text, with pronounced word-shape and a gently animated texture that remains disciplined.