Serif Normal Tariz 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, quotations, invitations, literary, refined, classic, formal, text italic, classic refinement, editorial tone, calligraphic feel, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, graceful, oldstyle.
This serif italic shows a calligraphic construction with pronounced thick–thin contrast and sharply tapered terminals. Serifs are small and bracketed, and many strokes finish in pointed, wedge-like ends that keep counters open and edges crisp. The italics have a steady rightward slant with lively entry and exit strokes, producing a flowing rhythm in text. Proportions lean classical: moderately tall ascenders and descenders, rounded bowls with smooth curves, and numerals that follow the same high-contrast, slightly angled drawing for a consistent color.
Well suited to long-form reading and editorial typography where a classic italic voice is needed, such as books, magazines, and article layouts. It also works effectively for emphasis, pull quotes, and refined front matter, and can bring a formal tone to invitations or cultural materials when set with generous leading.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with a traditional, bookish elegance. Its sharp terminals and graceful slant feel formal and editorial, suggesting careful typesetting rather than utilitarian UI use.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif italic for text, prioritizing an elegant rhythm and crisp detail. Its restrained serifs and calligraphic modulation aim to deliver a classic typographic feel while remaining clear and composed in continuous reading.
Uppercase forms read poised and monumental while remaining light on the page; diagonals and curves stay clean and controlled, giving a polished, print-oriented impression. In the sample text, the italic angle and contrast create noticeable sparkle, so spacing and line length will strongly influence perceived texture.