Sans Normal Takuf 15 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Relais' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
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This typeface shows a crisp, high-contrast construction with slender hairlines and heavier verticals that create a sharp, polished rhythm. Curves are smooth and taut, with subtly flared and bracketed terminals that soften the joins without becoming overtly decorative. Uppercase proportions feel stately and slightly narrow in impression, while the lowercase maintains a clear, traditional skeleton with rounded bowls and neatly tapered strokes. Numerals follow the same contrast pattern and appear designed to sit comfortably in running text, with distinctive shapes and fine finishing details.
It suits magazine and book typography, especially for headlines, pull quotes, and section titles where contrast and refinement are advantageous. The clean, sculpted forms also make it a good candidate for branding and packaging that aims for a premium, editorial feel.
Overall, the font conveys an editorial, cultured tone—confident and composed rather than playful. The strong contrast and carefully finished terminals give it a premium, bookish voice that reads as contemporary but rooted in classic letterform practice.
The design appears intended to combine modern clarity with classical contrast, delivering a refined voice that performs well in larger sizes while retaining a disciplined, consistent texture in text. Its detailing suggests a focus on elegance and typographic authority rather than neutrality.
The sample text shows strong word-shape clarity and a consistent vertical emphasis, with punctuation and dots rendered cleanly at display sizes. Diagonals (notably in V, W, X, Y, and Z) are sharp and energetic, balancing the rounder, more calligraphic elements in bowls and joins.