Serif Normal Tedel 11 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, subheads, pull quotes, elegant, literary, classic, refined, text italic, classic refinement, expressive emphasis, editorial tone, bracketed, tapered, calligraphic, oldstyle, dynamic.
This typeface is a narrow, high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced diagonal stress and finely tapered hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with calligraphic joins and a flowing, pen-influenced rhythm that keeps letters lively without becoming decorative. Capitals are compact and upright-leaning for an italic, while the lowercase shows generous curves, a single-storey a, and distinctive swash-like movement in letters such as f, g, j, and y. Numerals share the same contrast and italic slant, with clear, open counters and crisp terminals.
It performs well in editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, subheads, or pull quotes, and it can add a classical, polished character to book interiors and magazine layouts. It also suits short display lines—titles, chapter openers, and formal invitations—where its contrast and slanted rhythm can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone is elegant and literary, evoking traditional book typography and formal editorial settings. Its energetic italic motion adds a sense of sophistication and warmth, suitable for expressive emphasis rather than neutral utility.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a calligraphic backbone, balancing readability with an expressive, refined slant. It prioritizes a traditional, high-contrast reading texture while offering distinctive italic character for elegant emphasis.
Stroke modulation is consistent across the alphabet, with tight internal spacing and a slightly condensed stance that produces a strong vertical texture in paragraphs. Ascenders and descenders are relatively long, reinforcing the italic cadence and helping individual words feel distinctive at display and subhead sizes.