Serif Normal Fonoh 10 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, pull quotes, book covers, branding, literary, classic, authoritative, formal, express emphasis, add drama, editorial tone, classic styling, bracketed, wedge serifs, calligraphic, swashy, dynamic.
A robust italic serif with pronounced slant and crisp, high-contrast strokes. Serifs are bracketed with wedge-like terminals that sharpen at the ends, giving the letterforms a carved, calligraphic finish rather than a flat slab feel. The rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular in its curves, with lively joins and tapered strokes that keep counters open despite the heavy presence. Uppercase forms read broad and steady, while lowercase shows more motion through curved entry/exit strokes and occasional swashy terminals; figures are similarly bold with clear, traditional proportions.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, magazine features, and book-cover typography where a forceful italic presence adds drama and hierarchy. It can also work for branding or packaging that wants a traditional serif voice with extra movement, especially in short to medium-length setting.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting a confident, literary voice with a hint of theatrical flair. Its strong italic emphasis feels persuasive and expressive—more like a headline or pull-quote accent than quiet body text neutrality.
The design appears intended as a conventional serif taken in a bolder, more expressive italic direction—combining classic proportions with heightened contrast and sharp, stylized terminals to add emphasis and personality in display contexts.
In text, the strong diagonals and sharp terminals create a distinct texture and forward momentum. The design’s contrast and tapered details are most striking at larger sizes, where the serif shaping and stroke modulation remain clear and intentional.