Serif Normal Fobaj 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, pull quotes, book covers, magazine design, classic, formal, editorial, literary, assertive, emphasis, elegance, tradition, drama, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, curved, dynamic.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced calligraphic slant and crisp, bracketed serifs. Thick main strokes pair with hairline joins and terminals, creating a lively rhythm and strong vertical emphasis even in italic. Counters are relatively open, while curves show subtle swelling and tapered endings; capitals feel sturdy and slightly condensed by the slant, and lowercase forms include occasional swash-like extenders and hooked terminals that add motion. Numerals follow the same italic stress with clear stroke modulation and traditional, serifed shapes.
Well-suited to display and editorial applications such as headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and book or magazine typography where a dramatic italic is desired. It can also work for short passages and emphasized text when set with comfortable spacing and sufficient size to preserve the fine hairline details.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, combining traditional bookish refinement with a confident, emphatic presence. Its italic energy reads as formal and expressive rather than casual, lending a literary, old-world flavor suited to elevated messaging.
Likely intended as a traditional, high-contrast italic that delivers a strong sense of typographic elegance and emphasis. The design appears aimed at conveying classic credibility while adding expressive movement through calligraphic stress and tapered serif details.
The strong stroke contrast and sharp hairlines make the design visually striking, with details that reward larger sizes. The italic construction is consistent across letters and figures, giving a cohesive, flowing texture in text while maintaining crisp edges and clear silhouettes.