Serif Normal Tanan 7 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, pull quotes, introductions, classic, literary, refined, formal, text italic, classic pairing, editorial voice, readability, oldstyle, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, flowing, angled stress.
A conventional italic serif with flowing, calligraphic construction and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes show a moderate thick–thin pattern with angled stress, and terminals often finish in tapered, slightly curved shapes rather than blunt cuts. The italic slant is consistent and smooth, with lively entry/exit strokes in the lowercase that create a continuous rhythm. Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with open counters and modestly narrow joins, and the numerals follow the same italic movement for a cohesive texture in text.
Well suited to long-form reading contexts such as books and editorial layouts, especially for emphasis, quotations, lead-ins, and other typographic moments where an italic with strong tradition is needed. It can also serve as a supporting italic in classic brand systems and print-forward design where a measured, formal voice is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a refined, editorial voice. Its italic forms feel purposeful and composed rather than decorative, lending a sense of tradition and formality while still reading with a gentle, human cadence.
The design appears intended as a dependable text italic that pairs gracefully with a traditional serif family. It prioritizes consistent rhythm, familiar letterforms, and a calm typographic color, aiming for comfortable readability with a distinctly classic feel.
In the sample text, the face builds an even, readable color with clear word shapes and a steady baseline flow. Uppercase letters retain dignified, restrained detailing, while lowercase forms provide most of the motion through curved shoulders and tapered terminals.