Serif Normal Telis 11 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, invitations, pull quotes, elegant, refined, fashion, editorial, classic, luxury tone, editorial voice, display elegance, formal emphasis, hairline, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, airy.
A delicate italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline terminals. The letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a steady forward slant and a smooth, calligraphic rhythm. Serifs are fine and tapered, often softly bracketed into the stems, and curves show sharp, controlled entry/exit strokes that emphasize the contrast. Capitals feel sculpted and formal, while the lowercase maintains a consistent texture with lively, narrow counters and clean, pointed joins.
Well suited to magazine typography, luxury branding, and display settings where an elegant italic voice is desired. It works especially well for headlines, pull quotes, and short formal copy such as invitations or packaging, where the fine serifs and high contrast can be appreciated.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a distinctly editorial elegance. Its sharp contrast and poised italics suggest sophistication and ceremony rather than casual warmth, lending a refined, fashion-forward character to headings and short passages.
The design appears intended to deliver a sophisticated italic companion for refined typography, prioritizing elegance, contrast-driven sparkle, and a classic editorial silhouette. Its narrow proportions and hairline details suggest a focus on high-impact display and polished brand expression rather than rugged, everyday text utility.
Figures follow the same high-contrast logic, with slender diagonals and delicate curves; the 2 and 3 show notably sweeping bowls and thin finishing strokes. The sample text demonstrates strong sparkle and vertical rhythm at larger sizes, but the thinnest strokes create a fragile, airy color that benefits from generous size and spacing.