Serif Normal Temum 6 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, essays, quotations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic readability, literary voice, formal clarity, calligraphic, bracketed, slanted, crisp, bookish.
This typeface is an italic serif with a steady, book-oriented rhythm and clearly bracketed serifs. Strokes show moderate thick–thin modulation, with tapered terminals and sharp, clean joins that keep forms crisp at text sizes. The capitals are relatively tall and slightly condensed, while the lowercase has a normal x-height and flowing, cursive-like construction with single-storey forms where expected (notably the italic-style a). Numerals follow the same slanted, text-centric style, aligning comfortably with the surrounding letterforms.
It suits extended reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary text while maintaining a classic serif texture. It can also work well in magazine features, academic or cultural writing, and refined branding copy where a traditional, text-first serif italic is appropriate.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, suggesting established publishing conventions rather than display eccentricity. Its slant and moderated contrast add a sense of motion and refinement, giving the text an elegant, composed voice suited to formal reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic optimized for continuous reading, balancing a calligraphic slant with disciplined proportions and controlled contrast. Its goal seems to be dependable legibility and a familiar publishing tone, offering emphasis without breaking the page’s overall typographic harmony.
The sample text shows even color and consistent spacing, with a smooth diagonal stress and a restrained, not overly flourishy italic. Curves in letters like C, G, and S are taut and controlled, helping the face feel precise and editorial. Descenders are present but not exaggerated, supporting compact line setting without losing the characteristic italic sweep.