Serif Normal Foboy 13 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Charter BT' by Bitstream, 'Periodico' by Emtype Foundry, 'ITC Charter' by ITC, 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, and 'Quodlibet Serif' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, pull quotes, magazine text, book typography, editorial, classic, confident, dramatic, formal, emphasis, editorial voice, classic authority, display impact, bracketed, curly, calligraphic, oldstyle, ball terminals.
A robust italic serif with pronounced stroke contrast and energetic, calligraphic modulation. Serifs are bracketed and often wedge-like, with tapered joins and subtly sculpted terminals that give the forms a carved, editorial feel. The capitals are wide and assertive with strong horizontal emphasis, while the lowercase shows lively diagonals, angled stress, and rounded forms with soft, sometimes ball-like terminals. Counters stay relatively open for the weight, and spacing reads comfortable at text sizes, producing a steady, dark rhythm.
This style is well suited to editorial typography where emphasis and voice matter—magazine headlines, subheads, and pull quotes—while remaining coherent for short-to-medium text passages in books or articles. Its darker color and expressive italic forms make it particularly effective for highlighting names, leads, and sectional navigation.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an energetic slant that adds motion and emphasis. It feels suited to confident, refined messaging—classic rather than minimalist—bringing a slightly theatrical, high-contrast flair to headlines and pull quotes.
The design appears intended as a classic italic serif with heightened contrast and a strong editorial presence, balancing traditional proportions with more emphatic, display-friendly weight and motion.
Figures appear lining with sturdy shapes and clear differentiation; the italic angle is consistent across letters and numerals. The design leans on strong silhouettes and sharp internal turns, so it creates a dense color and a distinctive texture when set in paragraphs.