Serif Normal Tarer 12 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classical, formal italic, editorial voice, classical refinement, calligraphic elegance, sharp serifs, calligraphic, hairline, bracketed, slanted.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp, finely tapered hairlines and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The forms are narrowly drawn with a flowing, calligraphic slant and sharp, bracketed serifs that end in delicate points. Capitals are stately and open, while the lowercase shows lively, cursive-derived construction—noticeable in the single-storey “a,” the looped “g,” and the long, sweeping entry and exit strokes on letters like “f,” “j,” and “y.” Numerals follow the same elegant contrast and slanted rhythm, with thin connections and curved terminals that keep the texture light and airy.
Well suited to editorial settings such as magazines, book typography, and refined long-form pull quotes where an elegant italic voice is desired. It can also work effectively for premium branding, invitations, and cultural or academic materials that benefit from a classical, high-contrast texture.
The overall tone is polished and literary, projecting sophistication and tradition rather than utility. Its sheen comes from the bright hairlines and poised italic movement, giving text a cultured, editorial feel suited to formal or expressive typography.
Likely designed as a formal italic companion in a traditional serif system, emphasizing calligraphic grace, sharp detailing, and a luminous high-contrast texture for sophisticated publishing and branding contexts.
The spacing and stroke delicacy create a shimmering page color at display and moderate text sizes, with strong diagonal energy in the italic. Terminals tend toward pointed, pen-like finishes, and the italic angle is consistent across cases, producing a cohesive, continuous rhythm in running text.