Serif Normal Temep 13 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, invitations, elegant, literary, classic, refined, formal, text italic, editorial tone, classical polish, emphasis, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, oldstyle, fluid.
A high-contrast italic serif with a calligraphic axis, featuring thin hairlines paired with fuller main strokes and crisp, bracketed serifs. The capitals are narrow and stately with gently tapered stems and sharp, pointed terminals, while the lowercase is more flowing, with compact counters and softly modulated curves. Stroke joins are clean and controlled, and the overall rhythm is lively but even, with smooth diagonals and an oblique stance that reads clearly in continuous text.
Well suited for long-form italics in books and essays, as well as magazine features and other editorial settings where a classic serif italic is expected. It can also serve effectively for refined invitations, quotes, captions, and emphasis in a broader serif typography system.
The font conveys a refined, bookish tone with an editorial polish. Its italic movement feels expressive yet disciplined, suggesting tradition, care, and a touch of formality rather than casual handwriting.
The design appears intended as a conventional text italic with elevated contrast and a polished, classical flavor, balancing expressive slant with consistent proportions for composed reading texture.
Numerals are slanted and styled to harmonize with the text, maintaining the same strong thick–thin modulation. The design favors sharp details and delicate terminals, so it rewards comfortable sizes and adequate spacing where the hairlines can remain distinct.