Serif Normal Foral 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, magazines, pull quotes, bookish, formal, vintage, lively, classic reading tone, expressive emphasis, heritage feel, editorial authority, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, swashy, wedge serifs.
A compact, right-leaning serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and firmly bracketed wedge serifs. The forms show a calligraphic underpinning: tapered entry and exit strokes, slightly cupped terminals, and a rhythmic, hand-inked flow in curves and joins. Capitals are sturdy and upright in presence despite the slant, with crisp hairlines and weight gathered on the main stems; the lowercase is more animated, with rounded bowls, angled stress, and occasional swashy gestures on letters like g, y, and z. Numerals follow the same contrasty, oldstyle flavor, with curled or hooked terminals and a traditional, text-friendly silhouette.
Well suited to editorial typography where an expressive serif italic can carry emphasis—magazine headings, book and chapter titles, pull quotes, and heritage-leaning branding. It can also work for short passages or introductions where a classic, high-contrast texture is desired, though its personality is strongest in display and emphasis roles.
The overall tone reads literary and traditional, with an energetic, ink-on-paper character that feels at home in classic publishing. Its contrast and pronounced italic motion add drama and sophistication, giving headlines and pull quotes a confident, slightly nostalgic voice.
Likely designed to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation with a more theatrical italic voice—balancing traditional proportions with calligraphic detail for strong emphasis and elegant, oldstyle color on the page.
Stroke modulation is consistent across the set, and the serif treatment stays sharp without becoming brittle, helping the design maintain authority at display sizes. The slant is assertive but controlled, keeping word shapes stable while adding movement and emphasis.