Serif Normal Hodih 14 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italic, editorial, quotations, subheads, formal invitations, classic, scholarly, refined, literary, formal, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic elegance, literary voice, readable italic, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, flowing, crisp.
A right-leaning serif italic with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a smooth, calligraphic rhythm. Curves are generously rounded, while joins and terminals stay crisp and slightly tapered, producing a clean but lively texture. Lowercase forms show traditional italic construction with single-storey shapes (notably a and g), open counters, and descenders that swing with a gentle flourish. Numerals follow the same italic, oldstyle sensibility, integrating naturally with text rather than standing rigidly upright.
Well-suited for book and magazine typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, references, and captions. It can also serve as a refined display italic for subheads, pull quotes, and short formal lines where a classic serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, evoking bookish refinement and editorial formality. Its italic gesture feels expressive without becoming decorative, lending an elegant, slightly romantic voice suitable for literary and academic contexts.
Designed to provide a conventional, highly usable serif italic with a traditional, oldstyle flavor—balancing expressive cursive movement with the restraint required for continuous reading and editorial systems.
In longer lines the face maintains an even, readable cadence, with clear differentiation between similarly shaped characters and consistent serif treatment across capitals and lowercase. Capitals are assertive yet not overly ornate, pairing well with the more fluid lowercase to create a classic typographic hierarchy.