Serif Normal Arnow 13 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau' by DSType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, traditional, assertive, literary, classic, strong emphasis, editorial voice, classic readability, expressive italic, bracketed, ball terminals, calligraphic, compact, lively.
A sturdy, right-leaning serif with pronounced contrast between thick and thin strokes and a firmly weighted overall color. Serifs are clearly bracketed, and many joins and curves show a slightly calligraphic, angled stress that gives the outlines a lively rhythm. Counters are relatively compact and the curves are full, with occasional ball-like terminals and tapered endings that keep the heavy weight from feeling blunt. The lowercase shows a strong italic construction, while capitals remain authoritative and slightly more upright in feel, creating a clear hierarchy in mixed text.
Well suited for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a bold serif voice is desired. It can also work for short-to-medium editorial passages, book-cover typography, and promotional print where its italicized momentum and strong contrast help create a distinctive, authoritative tone.
The font reads as classic and editorial, with a confident, old-style bookish tone. Its italic energy adds motion and emphasis, making it feel persuasive and slightly dramatic rather than quiet or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation with heightened emphasis and motion through an italic structure and strong stroke contrast. It aims for readable, traditional forms while adding expressiveness for editorial and display use.
At text sizes the strong weight and tight internal spaces can create dense texture, while at display sizes the bracketed serifs and stress become more characterful. Numerals and capitals appear designed to carry the same robust presence as the lowercase, supporting strong headings and punchy emphasis in running text.