Serif Normal Tabab 11 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, italic companion, typographic emphasis, editorial tone, classic refinement, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sharp, tapered.
A high-contrast serif italic with slender hairlines and decisive, tapered stems that create a bright, sparkling texture. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with sharp terminals and a consistent rightward slant. Curves are smooth and slightly elastic, while diagonals and joins stay crisp, producing a lively rhythm and clear word shapes. Counters are moderately open and spacing feels traditional, supporting continuous text without looking rigid.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, literary journals, and book interiors where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or introductions. It also works effectively in refined branding, packaging, and invitations when set at generous sizes where the delicate hairlines and sharp serifs can remain crisp.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, with a distinctly literary, editorial feel. Its italic forms read as expressive rather than casual, suggesting sophistication and measured drama suitable for premium, classical settings.
Designed to provide a classic, high-contrast italic companion for conventional serif typography, balancing elegance with readability. The intent appears to be an expressive but disciplined text style that adds hierarchy and tonal nuance without overpowering the page.
The italics show pronounced stroke modulation, with delicate entry/exit strokes and tapered cross-strokes that emphasize motion. Uppercase forms are stately and slightly narrow in feel, while lowercase maintains a steady cadence with a gently calligraphic flow.