Serif Normal Hobod 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, literary titles, quotations, classic, literary, refined, formal, bookish, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic readability, typographic tradition, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle feel, diagonal stress, open counters.
A slanted serif with gently bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation. The letterforms show a calligraphic construction with diagonal stress, soft transitions, and slightly tapered terminals, producing a smooth, continuous rhythm in text. Proportions feel traditional with open bowls and counters, and the italic angle is steady across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Uppercase forms are crisp and upright in structure while maintaining the same italic lean, and the figures follow the same serifed, slightly oblique logic for cohesive color in running text.
Well-suited to extended reading contexts such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or referenced titles. It also fits formal invitations, program notes, and classic branding applications that benefit from a traditional serif italic presence.
The overall tone is classical and literary, with a refined, editorial character. Its italic voice reads as established and authoritative rather than flashy, suggesting tradition, craft, and careful typesetting.
The design appears intended as a conventional text italic that prioritizes readability and a familiar, bookish texture. Its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs aim for dependable performance in continuous text while still delivering a graceful italic voice.
The spacing and outlines create an even typographic “color” in paragraph settings, with clear word shapes and a consistent slanted axis. Curved letters (like C, G, O, Q) keep a smooth, restrained flare at terminals, while diagonals and joins maintain a calm, polished cadence.