Serif Normal Holaj 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is an italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic construction and moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes. Serifs are bracketed and softly tapered, with curved entry and exit strokes that give many letters a gently flowing rhythm. Capitals are slightly slanted and stately, while the lowercase shows more cursive energy, including single-storey forms and looped/tailed shapes that create a continuous, angled texture in text. Numerals follow the same italic stress and traditional proportions, keeping the overall color even while retaining a lively stroke modulation.
Well-suited to book and editorial settings where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, introductions, and pull quotes. It also fits formal print applications such as programs, announcements, and invitation-style material where a traditional serif italic can add elegance without becoming overly ornamental.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—polished and cultured rather than minimalist. Its italic movement and oldstyle detailing suggest formality and tradition, with enough warmth and motion to feel expressive in running text.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a strong nod to oldstyle calligraphy: smooth, bracketed serifs; controlled contrast; and a consistent slant that maintains readability while providing a refined, expressive tone.
In the sample text, the italic angle and stroke modulation create a pronounced rightward flow, and the punctuation and ampersand share the same calligraphic logic. The design reads cleanly at text sizes while still showing distinctive character in letters with extended tails and curved terminals.