Serif Normal Hidol 6 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book jackets, editorial decks, packaging, dramatic, editorial, vintage, theatrical, authoritative, impact, space saving, emphasis, editorial tone, classic revival, condensed, tall, sharp, bracketed, calligraphic.
A tall, tightly set serif italic with a pronounced vertical emphasis and compact letterforms. Strokes show a clear calligraphic slant with tapered terminals and bracketed serifs that read sharp but not slabby. Curves and joins are slightly angular, giving counters a narrow, upright feel even in the italic. The rhythm is energetic and compressed, with strong weight presence and crisp entry/exit strokes across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and display lines where condensed width and italic energy help pack impact into limited space. It works well for magazine-style editorial typography, book covers, event posters, and branding moments that call for classic serifs with added motion. For long passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous leading due to its narrow set and strong presence.
The font conveys a dramatic, headline-forward tone with a vintage editorial flavor. Its steep italic angle and condensed proportions add urgency and momentum, while the traditional serif construction keeps it grounded and authoritative. Overall it feels suited to expressive, slightly theatrical typography rather than quiet, neutral text.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice in an assertive, space-saving italic—optimized for attention-grabbing titles and emphatic typographic moments. Its tapered details and bracketed serifs suggest a deliberate blend of traditional forms with a more theatrical, modernized pace.
Uppercase forms are particularly narrow and lofty, producing a banner-like silhouette in words. Lowercase maintains compact widths with sturdy stems and lively italic shaping, and numerals follow the same condensed, high-contrast-in-spirit (via tapering) pattern for consistent color in display settings.