Sans Normal Talon 15 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, pull quotes, branding, editorial, elegant, refined, modernist, literary, editorial voice, premium tone, modern elegance, text clarity, crisp, airy, calligraphic, sculpted, bracketed.
This typeface shows a sharply modeled, high-contrast construction with thin hairlines and stronger verticals, producing a crisp, engraved rhythm on the page. Curves are round and carefully tensioned, while joins and terminals often taper to fine points, giving counters an open, airy feel. Proportions are fairly classical, with steady cap geometry and a lowercase that balances compact bowls with long, delicate strokes; the overall spacing reads even and composed in text. Numerals and capitals share the same sculpted contrast, with clean alignment and a consistent, polished finish.
It performs especially well for display and editorial settings such as magazine headlines, book covers, pull quotes, and refined brand wordmarks where contrast and detail can be appreciated. In longer passages it can work for carefully set text at comfortable sizes with sufficient line spacing to preserve the thin strokes.
The overall tone is sophisticated and editorial, with a calm authority that feels at home in literary and cultural contexts. Its sharp contrast and fine detailing convey elegance and precision, leaning more toward refined modernity than warmth or informality.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, contemporary reading voice by combining classical proportioning with crisp, high-contrast detailing. It aims for a premium, cultured presence that remains clean and controlled in both capitals and mixed-case typography.
Several letters feature distinctive tapered terminals and sharp diagonals, creating a subtle calligraphic snap without becoming decorative. The italic is not shown; the samples suggest the design relies on contrast, spacing, and careful curve shaping for its personality rather than overt ornament.