Serif Normal Sobat 10 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This serif italic is built around a strong calligraphic axis and pronounced thick-to-thin modulation, with hairline joins and crisp, tapering terminals. Serifs are small and sharply bracketed, often finishing in pointed, wedge-like ends that emphasize forward motion. Capitals feel formal and slightly narrow with elegant curves and restrained ornament, while the lowercase shows a smooth, flowing rhythm with generous entry/exit strokes and a compact, text-friendly x-height. Numerals echo the same high-contrast construction, pairing sturdy verticals with delicate hairlines for a polished, display-leaning texture.
Well suited to editorial design such as magazine headlines, decks, pull quotes, and refined marketing typography. It can add sophistication to book covers, cultural posters, and premium branding, and works effectively for short passages where an elegant italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is elegant and editorial, projecting a sense of luxury and cultivated taste. Its dramatic contrast and sweeping italic movement lend it a fashionable, headline-ready presence, while the classic serif structure keeps it grounded and literary rather than flashy.
The design appears intended as a high-contrast serif italic for expressive, upscale typography—balancing classical letterforms with a distinctly calligraphic slant to deliver emphasis, elegance, and a strong typographic signature.
In text, the spacing and slant create a lively cadence with clear word shapes, but the finest hairlines read as intentionally delicate and may feel most comfortable at moderate-to-large sizes. Pointed terminals and long curves give it a slightly theatrical flair, especially in capitals and the round letters.