Serif Normal Tedib 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Evoque' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, classic, refined, formal, elegance, emphasis, editorial tone, classic refinement, formal voice, didone-like, hairline serifs, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic rhythm and crisp, tapering serifs. Strokes move from very thin hairlines to strong main stems, with pointed terminals and finely cut entry/exit strokes that emphasize diagonal flow. Capitals are slightly narrow and upright in structure but slanted overall, with sharp wedge-like serifs and sculpted curves; the lowercase shows lively cursive inflection with a single-storey a, a looped g, and a long, elegant f. Numerals are similarly slanted and contrasty, with thin joining strokes and prominent stress that keeps the texture light and sparkling.
Well suited for editorial typography such as magazine features, book titles and pull quotes, as well as formal invitations and upscale branding where an elegant italic voice is desired. It can work for short to medium passages when set with sufficient size and leading to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The font projects an elevated, editorial tone—polished, cultured, and a touch dramatic. Its sharp contrast and italic movement suggest sophistication and tradition, lending a sense of ceremony and literary refinement.
The design appears intended to provide a classic, high-contrast italic for refined text and display, balancing traditional serif construction with a pronounced, graceful slant for emphasis and expressive typography.
The spacing and internal counters read cleanly in sample text, while the very thin hairlines and pointed details make the face feel best suited to comfortable print sizes rather than extremely small rendering. The italic is consistent across cases, creating a cohesive, flowing line without turning into a script.