Serif Normal Hidol 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, packaging, book jackets, dramatic, editorial, classic, assertive, retro, impact, economy, momentum, editorial tone, condensed, bracketed, tapered, high-waisted, calligraphic.
A condensed serif italic with tall proportions, tight sidebearings, and a pronounced forward slant. Strokes show tapered modulation with sharpened joins and bracketed wedge-like serifs that give terminals a carved, chiseled feel. Counters are compact and vertical stress is evident, producing a strong dark rhythm in text. The italics are built as true italic forms rather than simple slants, with lively entry/exit strokes and a mix of narrow rounds and straight-sided arches that keep the silhouette energetic.
Best suited to display sizes where its condensed width and assertive italic motion can work as a visual hook—headlines, pull quotes, cover lines, and poster typography. It also fits packaging and book-jacket titling that aims for a classic yet attention-grabbing editorial voice.
The overall tone is theatrical and high-impact, combining traditional serif authority with a brisk, kinetic italic movement. It reads as vintage-editorial and slightly cinematic, suited to messaging that wants urgency or gravitas rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice in a space-saving, high-impact format, leveraging a true italic construction and tapered details to create momentum and strong contrast in the overall text color.
Capitals are notably tall and columnar, with distinctive wedge serifs that emphasize verticality. Lowercase forms keep a compact footprint and maintain a steady baseline rhythm, while figures are similarly condensed and designed to match the strong, dark texture of the letters.