Serif Normal Tulun 6 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: fashion editorials, magazine headlines, book titles, invitations, branding, elegant, fashion, literary, refined, dramatic, editorial elegance, luxury tone, expressive italic, classic refinement, hairline serifs, calligraphic, lithe, crisp, high-stress.
A sharp, high‑contrast italic serif with a pronounced diagonal stress and finely tapered hairlines. Serifs are slender and crisp, often resolving into needle-like terminals, while thick strokes stay relatively narrow, producing a clean, airy rhythm. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with gentle entry/exit strokes and occasional swash-like finishes (notably on some capitals), giving the forms a flowing forward motion. The lowercase shows compact, tidy proportions and consistent slant, and the numerals follow the same refined contrast and italic construction.
Best suited to display and editorial applications where contrast and italic motion are meant to be seen: magazine headlines, pull quotes, book and chapter titles, luxury packaging, and invitation work. It can also serve as an accent italic paired with a sturdier roman in longer layouts, especially for emphasis and sophisticated typographic hierarchy.
The overall tone is polished and sophisticated, combining editorial restraint with a hint of flamboyance. Its sweeping italic movement and razor-thin details suggest luxury, romance, and high-end print culture rather than utilitarian text setting.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic italic serif voice with heightened refinement—prioritizing elegance, movement, and typographic sparkle through strong stroke contrast and tapered finishing. It aims to feel traditional and literary while still providing enough stylistic flair for contemporary editorial and brand-led use.
At larger sizes the extreme contrast and delicate hairlines read as a feature, creating sparkle and elegance; in smaller settings those fine details may require careful choice of size and printing conditions. The capital forms include distinctive, slightly decorative gestures that can add personality to headlines and short phrases.