Serif Normal Tolom 14 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazines, invitations, poetry, quotations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, editorial, formal italic, editorial emphasis, classic refinement, typographic elegance, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, wedge serifs, fluid.
A high-contrast italic serif with delicate hairlines and sharp, tapering terminals. The letterforms show pronounced calligraphic modulation, with slender entry/exit strokes and gently bracketed serifs that often resolve into wedge-like points. Proportions are moderately narrow with a lively rightward slant, and spacing feels airy, letting the thin strokes breathe. Curves are smooth and controlled, while diagonals (notably in V, W, and v, w) feel crisp and slightly sheared, reinforcing a formal italic rhythm. Numerals follow the same refined contrast, with open counters and thin joining strokes that keep the texture light and polished.
Works well for editorial settings such as book interiors, literary magazines, and long-form quotations where an italic voice is needed without losing refinement. It also suits formal materials like invitations and programs, and can add a classic, elevated accent in headings or pull quotes at larger sizes.
The overall tone is cultured and graceful, leaning toward bookish sophistication rather than display flamboyance. It suggests tradition and careful craft, with an expressive italic cadence that feels suited to quotations, titles, and elegant emphasis.
Designed to provide a traditional, expressive italic companion for serif typography, emphasizing elegance through strong stroke contrast and finely tapered finishing. The consistent calligraphic rhythm appears intended to deliver a polished, literary tone for emphasis and display within text-driven layouts.
Uppercase forms read stately and slightly condensed, while the lowercase carries more motion through long ascenders and tapered joins. The italic construction is consistent across letters, with a noticeable preference for pointed terminals and fine finishing details that create sparkle at larger sizes.