Serif Normal Tenib 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hacky' by madeDeduk (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book titling, luxury branding, headlines, elegant, refined, dramatic, cultured, elegance, editorial voice, compact setting, classical italic, high-end tone, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, teardrop joints, calligraphic, brisk rhythm.
A sharply drawn italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, hairline serifs. Forms are compact and tightly fit, with narrow proportions and a forward-leaning stance that creates a quick, vertical rhythm. Curves show smooth, calligraphic swelling into thin exits, and many joins resolve into pointed or teardrop-like terminals. Numerals and capitals keep the same high-contrast logic, with clean, tapered strokes and minimal ornament beyond the italic shaping.
Best suited to editorial settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, book and journal titling, and other applications where an elegant italic voice is desired. It can also work for premium branding and packaging when set at sizes that preserve the fine hairlines. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable when given adequate size and breathing room to support the delicate strokes.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with a slightly dramatic flair from the steep contrast and narrow silhouettes. It feels fashion-forward and classical at once—more like a contemporary editorial italic than a casual or rustic serif. The italic energy reads confident and expressive without becoming decorative script.
The design appears intended to deliver a sophisticated italic companion for traditional serif typography, emphasizing sharp contrast, compact proportions, and crisp detailing. Its narrow build and clean tapering suggest a focus on space-efficient, high-impact composition for refined display and editorial use.
In text, the combination of narrow set and high contrast produces a dark-and-light shimmer that can look sophisticated at display sizes. Counters are relatively tight in several letters, and the thinnest strokes and serifs become visually delicate, emphasizing the font’s refined, high-end character.