Serif Normal Hulab 13 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial text, literary titles, quotations, introductions, literary, refined, traditional, editorial, formal, text emphasis, classic companion, readability, editorial tone, calligraphic, bracketed, oblique, crisp, graceful.
A classic italic serif with gently bracketed serifs, tapered stroke endings, and moderate stroke modulation that becomes more evident on curves and diagonals. The slant is consistent and smooth, with narrow, slightly calligraphic joins and a lively rhythm across words. Counters are relatively open for an italic, and the figures follow an oldstyle feel with varied heights and flowing curves. Overall spacing reads even and text-like, with a clean, print-oriented silhouette rather than exaggerated display mannerisms.
Best suited for italic roles in long-form typography such as book and magazine text, citations, emphasis, and pull quotes. It can also serve well for refined headings or literary titling where an elegant, traditional italic voice is desired without becoming overly ornamental.
The face conveys a cultivated, bookish tone—polished and traditional, with a subtle handwritten grace typical of editorial italics. It feels appropriate for formal communication while still adding warmth and motion to the page.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable text italic that complements a classic serif family, providing clear emphasis and a graceful secondary voice for editorial and book composition.
Uppercase forms keep a restrained, classical stance while still leaning decisively into the italic angle; diagonals and terminals stay sharp and tidy. The lowercase shows strong cursive cues (notably in the flowing entry/exit strokes and the lively "f" and "g"), giving paragraphs a coherent, continuous texture.