Serif Normal Tukuh 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline serifs that taper to sharp points. Letterforms show a calligraphic construction with smooth, continuous curves, narrow joins, and long, flowing terminals, creating a lively diagonal rhythm. Proportions feel classical and slightly narrow in the capitals, while the lowercase stays compact with a steady x-height and generous ascender/descender reach. Numerals and punctuation follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and fine finishing details that read best at moderate to large sizes.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine features, essays, and pull quotes where an elegant italic texture is desirable. It also fits fashion and lifestyle branding, book and chapter titling, and formal stationery where refined contrast and calligraphic motion can be showcased at larger sizes.
The overall tone is polished and cultivated, evoking editorial sophistication and traditional bookish refinement. Its crisp contrast and sweeping italics lend a sense of drama and movement, giving text a stylish, upscale voice without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classical, high-contrast italic for sophisticated typography, balancing traditional serif conventions with a distinctly calligraphic slant and sharp, refined detailing. Its emphasis on rhythm and graceful terminals suggests a focus on expressive text and display applications rather than utilitarian small-size settings.
Several glyphs emphasize graceful entry/exit strokes and pointed, wedge-like finishing, which strengthens the italic flow but can make very small sizes feel delicate. The forms maintain consistent contrast and curvature across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, supporting a cohesive texture in continuous reading.