Serif Normal Telid 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, literary titles, invitations, refined, literary, classic, elegant, formal, editorial emphasis, classic elegance, formal tone, expressive italic, calligraphic, crisp, bracketed, tapered, lively.
This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with crisp, tapered strokes and sharply defined, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a pronounced diagonal stress and a fluid, calligraphic modulation, with narrow joins and clean hairlines that give counters a bright, open feel. Uppercase forms are stately and compact with decisive terminals, while the lowercase has an energetic rhythm, including a single-storey “g,” slender “f,” and long, sweeping ascenders and descenders that reinforce the italic flow. Numerals follow the same chiseled contrast and angled posture, reading clearly while maintaining the font’s delicate finesse.
It performs well in editorial and book contexts where an italic serif is needed for emphasis, quotations, or introductory matter, and it can also carry refined headlines and subheads. The sharp detail and lively stroke contrast make it particularly effective for literary titles, fashion or culture magazines, and formal printed pieces such as invitations or programs.
Overall, the font conveys a cultured, editorial tone—polished and traditional, with a hint of courtly drama from its sharp serifs and sweeping italic movement. It feels suited to classic publishing aesthetics where elegance and clarity are both important.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, publication-oriented italic with elevated contrast and a distinctly calligraphic slant, offering both traditional credibility and a more expressive, elegant voice for emphasis and display.
At text sizes the fine hairlines and pointed terminals create a sparkling texture, while the strong thick–thin transitions add emphasis in headings. The italic angle is consistent across cases, and spacing appears balanced for continuous reading, producing a smooth, forward-leaning line rhythm.