Serif Normal Tulab 13 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, text italic, editorial voice, classic refinement, calligraphic tone, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, crisp, graceful.
A refined italic serif with pronounced stroke modulation and delicate hairline serifs. The letterforms show a calligraphic rhythm: flowing entry strokes, tapered terminals, and smooth curves contrasted by sharper joins. Proportions feel moderately narrow with generous sidebearings, producing an airy texture in running text. Uppercase forms are poised and slightly swash-like in their diagonals and curves, while lowercase maintains a consistent slant and lively, pointed details; figures follow the same elegant, old-style feeling with varied widths and curved strokes.
This font suits editorial typography, book interiors, and magazine features where an elegant italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or refined body copy. It also fits formal communications such as invitations and stationery, as well as premium branding applications that benefit from a classic, cultivated tone.
The overall tone is cultured and classical, conveying sophistication and restraint rather than loud display. Its steep italic movement and fine detailing suggest a literary, editorial sensibility with a hint of old-world formality.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a distinctly calligraphic flavor—prioritizing graceful motion, sharp finishing details, and a balanced reading texture. It aims to provide a polished, traditional italic that feels at home in editorial and literary settings.
The most distinctive visual traits are the strong diagonal energy, crisp hairline finishes, and the consistent contrast that keeps counters open even as strokes thin down. In text, the spacing and rhythmic alternation of thick and thin strokes create a smooth, polished line suitable for sustained reading at comfortable sizes.