Serif Normal Holuw 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, quotations, pull quotes, formal invitations, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, refined, text emphasis, classical tone, readability, editorial utility, oldstyle, calligraphic, bracketed serifs, angled stress, lively rhythm.
A traditional italic serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and a moderate, smooth transition between thick and thin strokes. The letterforms lean with a calligraphic feel, showing angled stress in rounded characters and gently flared terminals. Proportions are balanced and text-oriented, with slightly varied glyph widths that create a lively, human rhythm rather than a rigid, mechanical texture. Numerals and capitals share the same crisp, bookish construction, maintaining consistent color in continuous reading.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, citations, or quotations. It can also support refined print materials such as programs, invitations, and institutional communications where a classic serif tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is classical and literary, suggesting editorial polish and a measured formality. Its italic character reads expressive but controlled, bringing emphasis with elegance rather than display flamboyance.
Designed to provide a dependable, classical italic companion for text settings, combining conventional serif construction with a subtly calligraphic slant to add warmth and movement without sacrificing readability.
In the sample text, the face forms coherent word shapes with clear joins and stable spacing, producing a comfortable, traditional page texture. The italic is assertive enough for emphasis and quotations, while still retaining the restraint expected of conventional serif typography.