Serif Normal Tabat 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, book covers, posters, elegant, classical, fashion, literary, luxury tone, editorial clarity, classic revival, display impact, refined italic, didone-like, hairline serifs, bracketless, calligraphic, refined.
A refined italic serif with sharp, hairline serifs and strong thick-to-thin modulation. The construction feels crisp and controlled, with straight, needle-like terminals and largely unbracketed serifs that accentuate the contrast. Curves are smooth and tightly drawn, producing a clean rhythm in text; spacing appears measured and slightly airy, helping the delicate hairlines stay legible at display sizes. Lowercase forms show a traditional, slightly calligraphic movement, including a two-storey g and a single-storey a with a graceful, slanted stress.
This font is well suited to display typography where its delicate serifs and contrast can shine—magazine headlines, pull quotes, book and album covers, invitations, and refined posters. It can also work for short-to-medium editorial passages when set with generous size and leading, where the thin hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is poised and sophisticated, with a polished, high-end sensibility. It reads as formal and cultured—more associated with editorial, fashion, and literary contexts than casual UI use. The italic angle and razor-thin details add a sense of speed and refinement without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, couture-leaning italic with classical roots, emphasizing precision, contrast, and a luxurious page color. Its shapes aim to communicate sophistication and authority while keeping an energetic, forward-leaning cadence in running text.
Capitals are tall and stately with narrow, blade-like finishing strokes, while round letters maintain a clean, oval geometry. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with thin entry strokes and emphatic main stems; the italic slant keeps figures aligned with the text’s forward motion. The sample paragraph shows consistent texture and a distinctly bright, elegant color on the page.