Serif Normal Atte 8 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, editorial, posters, quotations, classic, authoritative, dramatic, formal, display emphasis, editorial voice, classic elegance, dramatic contrast, bracketed, swashy, calligraphic, ball terminals, oldstyle figures.
A right-leaning serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strong, dark color on the page. Serifs are bracketed and often flare into tapered, wedge-like terminals, with occasional soft, rounded endings on curves. The forms show a calligraphic influence: entry and exit strokes are smooth and slightly pinched, bowls are generous, and curves are lively rather than rigid. Lowercase has moderately tall ascenders and compact counters, while capitals are wide and weighty with a consistent italic slant and sturdy vertical rhythm. Numerals read as oldstyle-style, with varied heights and flowing curves that match the text face.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages where a bold italic serif voice is desired. It performs especially well in editorial layouts, book and magazine covers, posters, and branding that needs a classic yet animated typographic presence.
The font conveys a traditional, confident tone with a touch of flourish. Its energetic italic movement and high-contrast strokes create a sense of drama suited to expressive, elevated typography rather than neutral utility.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation infused with italic calligraphic energy, providing a strong, legible display tone while retaining the familiar proportions of a traditional text serif.
Stroke endings frequently sharpen to points on diagonals and arms, giving the face a brisk, carved feel, while rounded joins and ball-like terminals add softness in select letters. Spacing appears generous enough for display sizes, and the overall texture remains even despite the strong contrast.