Serif Normal Tabab 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book display, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, fashion-forward, classic, refined italic, editorial tone, classic elegance, display emphasis, calligraphic, delicate, crisp, bracketed, tapered.
A high-contrast italic serif with slender hairlines and sharp, tapered joins, showing a pronounced diagonal stress and a lively, right-leaning rhythm. Serifs are fine and mostly bracketed, with entry/exit strokes that feel calligraphic rather than mechanical. Curves are generous and open, while terminals often finish in pointed or subtly flared ends, giving letters a crisp, drawn quality. Uppercase forms are stately with wide, sweeping bowls and diagonal emphasis; lowercase has compact, neatly formed counters and a smooth, continuous flow. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and thin connecting strokes.
Best suited to editorial settings and display typography where an elegant italic voice is desired—magazine features, book titles, pull quotes, and refined brand materials. It can also work for invitations and formal announcements, especially where a classic, polished tone is important.
The overall tone is sophisticated and literary, projecting an editorial, upscale feel. Its pronounced italic movement reads expressive and stylish rather than utilitarian, lending a sense of ceremony and polish to text.
The design appears intended to provide a classic text-serif foundation expressed through a more calligraphic, high-contrast italic, prioritizing grace, rhythm, and visual refinement. It aims to deliver a distinctive, upscale italic presence that elevates headings and accent text while retaining conventional serif letterform familiarity.
In the sample text, the italic slant and strong thick–thin modulation create a prominent texture on the line, with distinctive word shapes and clear hierarchy when used at larger sizes. The letterforms maintain consistent contrast and stroke logic across capitals, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive, formal voice.