Serif Normal Hogoj 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate A' by Berthold and 'Corporate A' and 'Corporate A WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, pull quotes, classic, literary, formal, refined, text companion, emphasis, classic tone, editorial utility, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, diagonal stress, open apertures.
A conventional italic serif with moderate contrast and a steady, bookish rhythm. The letterforms show calligraphic influence through angled entry/exit strokes and gently tapered terminals, paired with bracketed serifs that soften joins. Counters are fairly open and the curves are smooth and round, while diagonals (as in V, W, and y) stay crisp and clean. Proportions feel balanced rather than condensed, with comfortable spacing that supports continuous reading in text.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial settings where an italic companion is needed for emphasis, titles, and quotations. It also works effectively in magazines and formal communications that benefit from a classic, refined serif italic for subheads or highlighted passages.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with an understated elegance typical of literary and editorial typography. Its italic stance reads expressive without becoming decorative, projecting a formal, trustworthy voice suited to established institutions and polished communication.
The design appears intended as a readable, traditional text italic that complements a classic serif family, prioritizing smooth texture, clear forms, and restrained calligraphic flavor for sustained use in editorial typography.
Uppercase forms remain dignified and stable, while the lowercase carries more motion through asymmetric curves and a slightly lively baseline flow. Numerals share the same serifed, italicized character, keeping the texture consistent across mixed content.