Serif Normal Tukab 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, editorial emphasis, classic elegance, calligraphic tone, formal voice, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, swashy, graceful.
A high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced rightward slant, crisp hairlines, and tapered entry and exit strokes that give the letters a calligraphic flow. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with sharp, pointed terminals and occasional small swashes—especially visible on capitals and on letters like J, Q, and f. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular in a traditional way, with narrow joins, open counters, and a delicate stroke modulation that stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and include curled terminals that match the italic texture.
Well suited to editorial typography—magazine features, book typography, and pull quotes—where a refined italic voice is needed. It also fits invitations, cultural branding, and packaging accents when used at sizes that allow the fine hairlines and swashed terminals to remain crisp.
The overall tone is cultured and poised, leaning toward editorial sophistication rather than utilitarian neutrality. Its graceful modulation and occasional flourished terminals suggest ceremony and polish, evoking classic book typography and upscale print design.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif italic that delivers a polished, literary tone for text and display emphasis. Its controlled calligraphic cues and selective flourishes suggest an aim to provide elegance and motion without becoming overly decorative.
In continuous text, the italic angle and long extenders create a distinct diagonal cadence, producing a shimmering texture typical of formal italics. The design reads cleanly at larger sizes, where the hairlines and subtle terminal details remain visible and contribute to its character.