Serif Normal Hogaj 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, invitations, literary, classic, refined, formal, warm, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic elegance, readable italic, oldstyle, calligraphic, bracketed, soft terminals, diagonal stress.
An italic serif with oldstyle proportions and a gently calligraphic construction. Strokes show moderate contrast with noticeable diagonal stress, and serifs are bracketed and softly tapered rather than sharp or slab-like. The italic angle is steady and smooth, with flowing joins and slightly varied character widths that create a lively texture in setting. Counters are open and rounded, ascenders feel moderately tall, and many lowercase forms lean into cursive-like movement without becoming script.
Well suited to editorial typography such as books, long-form articles, and magazine features where an italic with strong readability and a traditional voice is needed. It also works well for pull quotes, introductory blurbs, and formal stationery where a refined, classic serif italic can carry emphasis without appearing decorative.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, suggesting editorial polish and quiet sophistication. Its soft brackets and calligraphic rhythm read as elegant and humane rather than rigid or mechanical, lending a classic, slightly romantic voice to text.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif italic that draws on calligraphic roots for warmth and continuity. Its goal seems to be an elegant emphasis style that maintains a comfortable text rhythm while adding graceful motion and formality.
In the sample text, word shapes stay cohesive and legible at display sizes, with clear differentiation across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. The numerals appear lining and italicized, matching the text rhythm and keeping the set visually consistent.