Serif Normal Horiy 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, pull quotes, classic, literary, refined, formal, text italic, editorial voice, classic refinement, readable emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, lively, crisp, traditional.
This typeface is an italic serif with a traditional, bookish skeleton and bracketed wedge-like serifs. Strokes show clear modulation with tapered terminals and a steady diagonal stress, producing a crisp rhythm in both display and text sizes. The uppercase forms are stately and slightly compact with sharp, angled serifs, while the lowercase has flowing joins and a gently cursive construction. Numerals are oldstyle-leaning in feel, with angled entry/exit strokes and varied silhouettes that match the italic texture.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, magazines, and editorial layouts, particularly for italic setting, emphasis, and quotations. It also works effectively for refined headlines and subheads where a classic italic voice is desired without excessive flourish.
The overall tone is classic and cultured, evoking printed literature, historical editorial typography, and formal correspondence. Its slanted, calligraphic movement adds warmth and momentum while still reading as disciplined and conventional.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable, conventional italic serif for continuous text and editorial typography, balancing calligraphic liveliness with typographic discipline. Its moderated contrast and traditional detailing aim for familiarity and readability while maintaining a polished, formal character.
In the sample text, word shapes remain cohesive with consistent slant and spacing, creating an even grey value typical of traditional italic text faces. The italic forms are assertive enough for emphasis and headings, yet restrained in ornament, keeping the overall color clean and professional.