Serif Normal Holab 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, literary titles, quotations, invitations, classic, scholarly, literary, refined, formal, text emphasis, classic readability, calligraphic flavor, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, lively, bookish.
This typeface is an italic serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a noticeably calligraphic construction. Strokes show moderate contrast with tapered terminals and gently flared joins, creating a lively rhythm across text. The capitals are crisp and slightly restrained, while the lowercase is more expressive with cursive-like entry/exit strokes, a single-storey “a,” and a long, descending “f.” Numerals appear oldstyle (varying heights) and follow the same angled, pen-driven stress, helping the overall texture stay fluid rather than rigid.
Well suited to editorial and book work where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary text. It can also serve effectively for literary titles, formal announcements, and elegant short-form display where a classic serif italic texture is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with an academic, book-oriented feel. Its slanted, pen-influenced details add warmth and motion, suggesting formality without becoming cold or mechanical.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif italic with clear roots in calligraphy, balancing traditional proportions with enough stroke movement to feel expressive in continuous text. It prioritizes a smooth reading rhythm and a refined, scholarly character over stark modern geometry.
The italic angle is consistent and the shapes maintain a coherent, slightly condensed, forward-leaning cadence in running text. Some glyphs show pronounced curvature and sweeping strokes (notably in lowercase and the “Q”), which contributes to a distinctive, classic italic voice suitable for emphasis and tasteful display.