Serif Normal Tuban 6 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, posters, branding, editorial, luxury, classical, dramatic, display elegance, editorial polish, luxury branding, dramatic emphasis, hairline, didone-like, elegant, refined, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with hairline horizontals and punctuation paired with fuller, tapered main strokes. The letterforms are steeply slanted with sharp, clean terminals and fine, bracketless-looking serifs that read as crisp wedges at this scale. Curves are smooth and controlled, with narrow internal counters and a vertical, dressy rhythm typical of modern serif display italics. Numerals echo the same contrast and calligraphic sweep, with thin entry/exit strokes and pronounced stroke modulation.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, and titling where its contrast and slant can provide sparkle and hierarchy. It fits fashion and lifestyle editorial layouts, premium branding, packaging, invitations, and poster work where an elegant, modern-classic voice is desired.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, projecting a runway/editorial sensibility. Its dramatic contrast and steep italic angle feel sophisticated and formal, with a touch of theatrical flair suited to elegant statements rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast italic serif for display typography—prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and a stylish forward lean. It aims to create a distinctive, luxurious texture that elevates short phrases and prominent typographic moments.
In the sample text, the thin strokes become especially delicate at smaller sizes, and spacing appears tuned for display settings where the airy hairlines can breathe. The italic construction is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, creating a unified, flowing texture.