Serif Normal Fobol 7 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, posters, branding, classic, editorial, formal, confident, lively, editorial impact, classic sophistication, energetic emphasis, print presence, bracketed, calligraphic, dynamic, tapered, oldstyle.
A slanted serif with strong stroke contrast and a distinctly calligraphic construction. Stems and diagonals show clear thick–thin modulation with tapered joins, while serifs are bracketed and wedge-like, creating crisp terminals and a forward-driving rhythm. The proportions feel moderately expansive with generous, open counters and slightly compact vertical footprint, helping the face read as robust without becoming heavy. Figures share the same italic stress and contrast, with curved forms showing pronounced swelling and sharpened entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to display and editorial roles where its strong contrast and italic energy can carry titles, pull quotes, and cover lines. It can also serve for short blocks of emphasis in longer text, especially in print-oriented layouts where a darker, more dramatic texture is desirable.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with an editorial sophistication that still feels energetic due to the pronounced slant and sharp, tapered detailing. It conveys authority and refinement, suited to contexts that want a classic voice with momentum rather than a static, purely formal posture.
The design appears intended to provide a classic serif voice in an italic, high-energy form—combining traditional bracketed serifs with a calligraphic, tapered stroke logic. Its heavier color and expansive shapes suggest an emphasis on impact and presence in editorial and branding settings.
Uppercase forms appear sturdy and slightly angular in their curves, while lowercase exhibits a more cursive flow, especially in letters with descenders and rounded bowls. The texture in paragraph settings is dark and emphatic, with strong diagonals and serifs producing a noticeable, lively pattern across lines.