Serif Normal Holil 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, quotations, literary, classic, formal, refined, text italic, classic tone, readability, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, angled stress, warm.
This is a slanted serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a moderately calligraphic construction. Strokes show clear modulation and angled stress, giving rounded forms a lively, slightly organic rhythm rather than a purely mechanical feel. The italic is built with crisp entry and exit strokes, compact apertures, and a consistent rightward slant; curves are smooth and terminals often finish in tapered, subtly flared endings. Proportions are fairly traditional, with steady cap height and a readable, workmanlike lowercase that keeps counters open enough for text while maintaining a dense, bookish texture.
It suits long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, titles, or citations. It can also work well for pull quotes and introductory paragraphs where a refined, literary tone is desired.
The overall tone is classical and cultivated, evoking printed literature, editorial typography, and academic formality. Its italic energy feels expressive without becoming decorative, suggesting confidence and tradition more than trend-driven styling.
The design appears intended to provide a traditional, readable italic companion with a warm, calligraphic undercurrent—optimized for sustained text use while retaining enough character to signal emphasis clearly.
Numerals and capitals carry the same restrained, book-oriented character, with serifed structures and controlled curves that keep the set cohesive. The color on the page is even and comfortable, suited to continuous reading while still offering enough sparkle for emphasis and quoted material.