Serif Normal Fobav 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazine, headlines, pull quotes, classic, literary, elegant, formal, text companion, classic elegance, editorial emphasis, refined tone, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, transitional, sharp terminals, oblique stress.
A slanted, high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a distinctly calligraphic construction. Curves show an oblique stress and a lively thick–thin rhythm, while stems remain firm and clean, giving the face a polished, editorial presence. Letterforms are moderately proportioned with open counters and assertive entry/exit strokes; the italic is not purely cursive, retaining a structured, bookish serif skeleton. Numerals follow the same sharp contrast and angled movement, with clear, traditional shapes and strong baseline anchoring.
Well suited to editorial layouts, book and magazine typography, and other long-form settings where a classical italic voice is desired. It also performs strongly in larger sizes for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes, where its contrast and angled movement can add emphasis and hierarchy.
The overall tone is refined and traditional, evoking classic printing and literary publishing. Its energetic slant and sharp terminals add drama and sophistication without feeling decorative, making it read as confident and authoritative.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, literary serif italic with heightened elegance and contrast—an italic that can function both as a true companion for text and as a display accent when set larger.
The italic angle and stroke modulation create a forward momentum that’s especially noticeable in rounded forms and in letters with diagonals. Serifs are pointed and neatly finished, producing a crisp texture in text while maintaining a smooth, consistent rhythm across lines.