Serif Normal Turil 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, branding, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, fashion-forward, classical, sophistication, editorial voice, luxury tone, classic styling, expressive italic, calligraphic, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, teardrop terminals, delicate.
A delicate italic serif with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp hairline serifs. The letterforms show a lively forward slant, narrow joins, and tapered strokes that end in sharp points or small teardrop-like terminals. Counters are open and well-shaped, with a smooth, calligraphic rhythm across lines; capitals feel slightly more formal and sculpted, while the lowercase has a more fluid, written quality. Numerals follow the same contrasty, tapered logic, reading as elegant rather than utilitarian.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for headlines, pull quotes, intros, and fashion or culture features. It also fits refined branding and packaging, formal announcements, and literary covers where an elegant, high-style serif can carry a premium tone.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, leaning toward editorial sophistication and a classic literary feel. Its sharp contrasts and fine details communicate luxury and restraint, with a distinctly italic sense of motion that feels stylish and expressive.
The type appears designed to provide a sophisticated italic with strong calligraphic contrast and refined finishing, prioritizing elegance and rhythm for display and editorial applications. Its carefully tapered serifs and smooth curves suggest an emphasis on timeless, upscale typography rather than rugged everyday text utility.
The design’s thin hairlines and pointed terminals create a bright, shimmering texture in paragraph settings, with strong diagonal energy from the italic angle. Large sizes emphasize the sculptural serifs and the graceful curvature of bowls and swashes, while smaller settings will read best with ample spacing and clean reproduction.