Serif Normal Talab 9 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, invitations, headlines, pull quotes, elegant, literary, refined, formal, classical, text emphasis, classic elegance, editorial tone, literary voice, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, oldstyle, delicate.
This typeface is a delicate italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline terminals. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with gently flared, calligraphic endings that give strokes a tapered, pen-drawn feel rather than rigid geometry. Letterforms show open counters and a lively rhythm, with moderate proportions and a consistent rightward slant; capitals are stately and slightly narrower, while the lowercase maintains clear, rounded forms with crisp entry/exit strokes. Numerals match the italic texture, appearing light and airy with thin joins and elegant curves.
It is well-suited for book and magazine italics, introductions, quotations, and other emphasis within long-form text where a classic italic is expected. The refined contrast also lends itself to elegant invitations, cultural programs, and display settings such as headlines or pull quotes where a sophisticated, traditional tone is desired.
The overall tone is refined and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial sophistication. Its high-contrast italic voice reads as poised and expressive rather than utilitarian, adding a sense of ceremony and polish to text.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast italic companion for text typography, prioritizing elegance, readable rhythm, and classical proportions. It aims to deliver a graceful emphasis style that feels at home in editorial and book contexts while remaining polished enough for formal display.
The texture on the page is bright and graceful, with slim horizontals and fine serifs that create a shimmering line in paragraphs. Curved letters (like C, G, S, and e) emphasize smooth, continuous motion, while pointed joins and tapered terminals keep the impression crisp.