Serif Normal Hogev 9 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, captions, classic, literary, formal, refined, text companion, readability, classic tone, editorial emphasis, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, tapered, elegant.
An italic serif with a traditional, bookish construction and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes show moderate modulation with tapered terminals and a smooth, pen-influenced flow, producing a crisp but not overly sharp texture. Proportions lean narrow in the lowercase with a steady rhythm, while capitals are more upright in presence and clearly articulated. The italic angle is consistent and the letterforms keep open counters and clear joins, supporting continuous reading in text sizes.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, titles of works, quotations, or inline foreign phrases. It also fits magazines and cultural or academic layouts that benefit from a refined, conventional serif italic for subheads, captions, and pull quotes.
The overall tone feels classical and cultivated, with a calm, literary authority. Its italic voice reads as elegant and slightly calligraphic rather than flamboyant, suggesting emphasis that remains restrained and editorial.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional italic companion for text typography, prioritizing readability and a familiar serif rhythm while adding a subtle calligraphic warmth for emphasis and hierarchy.
Numerals follow the same italic slant and modulation, with curved forms that feel text-oriented rather than strictly geometric. The lowercase shows traditional details such as a double-storey g and soft, rounded entry/exit strokes, which contribute to a cohesive, oldstyle texture across lines.