Serif Normal Tumuh 12 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, headlines, pull quotes, elegant, refined, literary, fashion, elegant italic, editorial text, classic refinement, emphasis voice, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, flared, oldstyle figures.
A refined italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharp hairline terminals. The serifs are small and bracketed with a slightly flared, cut-in feel, giving strokes a crisp entry and exit. Letterforms show a consistent rightward slant, narrow-ish internal apertures, and a smooth, calligraphic rhythm that reads fluidly in words. Lowercase forms are compact with clear ascenders and descenders, while capitals are taller and more formal, with clean curves and controlled tension. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with varied heights and a lively baseline interaction.
Well suited to magazine typography, book interiors, and other editorial settings where a graceful italic can carry emphasis with authority. It also works effectively for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and refined branding moments that benefit from a sophisticated serif texture.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, with an editorial sophistication that feels at home in literary and luxury contexts. Its lively italic movement suggests elegance and emphasis rather than neutrality, giving text a poised, expressive voice.
The design appears intended as a classic, text-oriented italic serif that balances tradition with a sharper, contemporary crispness. Its strong contrast and controlled calligraphic flow suggest a focus on elegant emphasis and high-end editorial typography.
At display sizes the delicate hairlines and tapered joins create a crisp, high-end texture; in longer passages the tight counters and strong contrast produce a darker, more patterned color. The italic forms look intentionally drawn (not merely slanted), with consistent stroke logic across caps, lowercase, and figures.