Serif Normal Tukan 11 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and very fine hairlines, giving the letterforms a crisp, engraved feel. Serifs are small and bracketed, and many strokes end in sharp, tapered terminals that reinforce a calligraphic construction. Proportions are compact with a relatively tight fit, while curves and joins stay smooth and controlled for a clean, continuous rhythm in text.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as magazines, pull quotes, and book typography where an elegant italic is needed. It also fits refined branding applications—logotypes, packaging, and invitations—especially when set at moderate to large sizes where the hairlines and terminals can remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, with a graceful, editorial voice. Its delicate contrast and italic movement suggest sophistication and a slightly dramatic, fashion-forward character rather than a utilitarian one.
The font appears designed to deliver a classic italic serif voice with a contemporary sharpness, balancing traditional forms with a clean, high-contrast finish. Its intent is to provide an expressive yet controlled text style that adds sophistication and motion without becoming overly decorative.
The design emphasizes lively diagonals and tapered entry/exit strokes, which adds sparkle at larger sizes but can make fine details more sensitive in dense settings. Numerals follow the same refined, slanted style, with elegant curves and light finishing strokes that match the alphabet.