Serif Normal Tukem 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titling, invitations, branding, pull quotes, refined, literary, elegant, classic, elegant emphasis, classic revival, calligraphic tone, editorial polish, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, tapered, swashy.
This italic serif presents a crisp, high‑contrast construction with very thin hairlines and sharply tapered terminals. Strokes follow a calligraphic logic: curves are fluid, joins are narrow, and the stress reads diagonally, giving the letters a lively forward motion. Serifs are fine and bracketed, often resolving into pointed or flicked endings rather than blunt slabs, and many lowercase forms show gently swelling entry strokes. Proportions are moderately narrow with tall ascenders and relatively compact lowercase, producing an airy color and a distinctly elegant rhythm in text.
It suits editorial layouts, book or magazine titling, and pull quotes where an elegant italic can carry emphasis with grace. The refined detailing also works well for luxury branding and formal printed pieces such as invitations, certificates, and programs, especially at display sizes where hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is cultured and polished, evoking traditional book typography and fashion/editorial refinement. Its energetic italic slant and hairline detailing add a sense of sophistication and a slightly dramatic, expressive voice without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a classic, calligraphy-informed italic for sophisticated typography, balancing traditional serif structure with expressive, tapered terminals to create a graceful emphasis face for high-end editorial and formal applications.
Uppercase forms feel poised and formal, while the lowercase introduces more gesture through subtle swashes (notably in forms like f, g, y, and z). Numerals keep the same delicate contrast and slanted stance, reading best when given adequate size and spacing to preserve the fine details.