Serif Normal Tabab 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, literature, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, formal, classic, editorial emphasis, classic italic, literary tone, page elegance, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, oldstyle, delicate.
This serif italic shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with fine hairlines and sharply tapered terminals. Serifs are small and bracketed, and many strokes end in pointed, calligraphic beaks rather than flat cuts. Uppercase forms are moderately narrow with sweeping entry/exit strokes, while the lowercase leans fluidly with a steady rhythm and clear, open counters. Figures follow the same italic logic, with curved, serifed forms and a delicate, bookish texture in running text.
Well suited to long-form editorial settings such as books, essays, and magazine typography where an italic voice is needed with refinement. It also works for elegant invitations, quotations, and titling where a graceful, traditional italic texture is desirable.
The overall tone is poised and cultivated, with a quiet sense of luxury rather than bold display. Its calligraphic energy and crisp contrast evoke traditional publishing and classical editorial typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that provides a sophisticated companion voice for emphasis and hierarchy. Its high-contrast calligraphic detailing suggests an aim toward classic literary tone and polished page color rather than utilitarian UI use.
The italic construction is consistently applied across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, creating cohesive slant and movement. Curves are smooth and controlled, and the fine detailing in serifs and terminals gives the face a polished, editorial finish.