Serif Normal Temom 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, quotes, literary, formal, classic, refined, text italic, classic elegance, editorial tone, bookish emphasis, calligraphic refinement, bracketed, wedge serif, calligraphic, crisp, old-style figures.
This italic serif shows a pronounced calligraphic slant with clear thick–thin contrast and sharply tapered, bracketed serifs. Strokes transition smoothly into fine hairlines, with pointed terminals and subtly swelling curves that give counters an oval, lively texture. Proportions feel traditionally text-oriented: moderate x-height, open apertures, and compact lowercase with long, elegant extenders. Numerals appear old-style with varied heights and flowing diagonals, matching the italic rhythm of the letters.
Well-suited for long-form editorial typography such as books, essays, and magazine features, where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, and featured passages. It also works for refined invitations, programs, and brand copy that benefits from a classic, cultivated tone, especially at text and subhead sizes.
The overall tone is polished and literary, evoking bookish, historical, and editorial contexts rather than utilitarian interface typography. Its crisp contrast and angled movement communicate refinement and formality, with a slightly dramatic, expressive flair typical of traditional italics.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text italic that pairs smoothly with a roman companion, prioritizing legibility and typographic color while retaining the expressive movement of calligraphic forms. Its detailing suggests an aim for timelessness and editorial credibility rather than novelty.
The italic construction is consistent across capitals and lowercase, with noticeable entry/exit strokes and angled stress. Round letters maintain smooth curvature without becoming overly wide, while diagonals (v, w, x, y) read sharp and energetic. The punctuation and spacing in the sample text suggest a steady, text-friendly cadence that favors continuous reading when set with appropriate line spacing.