Serif Normal Tulab 11 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazine, book design, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, fashion, elegant emphasis, editorial tone, classical refinement, calligraphic texture, hairline serifs, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, airy.
A delicate italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharp, hairline finishing strokes. The letterforms lean with a smooth, calligraphic rhythm, using tapered terminals and finely bracketed serifs that stay crisp rather than heavy. Proportions feel classical and open, with generous counters, slender stems, and lively entry/exit strokes that create a flowing texture in text. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and show graceful curves and angled stress.
It works best where an elegant italic voice is needed: magazine and editorial layouts, book typography for emphasis, pull quotes, and refined branding. It also suits invitations and cultural communications where a polished, classical tone is desired, and it can be effective for short-to-medium passages at comfortable reading sizes.
The overall tone is cultured and poised, with a distinctly editorial elegance. Its brisk italic movement and fine details give it a sophisticated, high-end feel suited to polished, literary or fashion-adjacent typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, high-contrast italic optimized for sophistication and expressive emphasis. Its fine serifs, tapered terminals, and controlled calligraphic stress suggest a focus on refined texture and graceful movement in continuous reading and display settings.
In the samples, the texture stays airy and articulate, with clear word shapes and a noticeably calligraphic cadence. The capitals have a formal presence without becoming blocky, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, dancing slant that emphasizes motion and refinement.