Serif Normal Hogab 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, literary fiction, quotations, classic, literary, formal, warm, text emphasis, classic reading, editorial voice, traditional tone, bracketed, calligraphic, oblique, oldstyle, flowing.
This is a conventional text serif with a clear italic slant and bracketed serifs. Strokes show moderate contrast with gently tapered terminals and a smooth, calligraphic rhythm rather than sharp mechanical endings. Counters are open and proportions feel traditionally bookish: capitals are slightly broad with calm curves, while lowercase forms are lively and somewhat varied, with a single-storey “a” and “g” and a long, descending “f.” Numerals follow the same italic, serifed construction with traditional shapes and soft joins.
It suits long-form reading contexts where an italic is needed for emphasis, titles, foreign terms, or citations—such as books, magazines, and editorial layouts. It will also work well in refined marketing copy or packaging where a traditional, humanist italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an editorial polish that feels established rather than trendy. Its italic energy reads expressive and human, suggesting emphasis, quotation, or refined brand voice without becoming flamboyant.
The design appears intended as a dependable, classic italic for text typography, balancing readability with a gently calligraphic character. It aims to provide expressive emphasis within a traditional serif system while maintaining a steady page color and familiar proportions.
In running text the letterforms create a consistent diagonal movement and an even texture, aided by moderate contrast and well-defined serifs. The italic forms are sufficiently pronounced to stand as a true companion style, not merely a slanted roman, and the figures integrate naturally alongside text.