Serif Normal Tegim 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazine, quotations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, text italic, classic tone, editorial voice, formal emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp hairlines against darker main strokes. Serifs are fine and mostly bracketed, with tapered terminals and teardrop-like finishing on several lowercase forms. The capitals feel slightly narrow and poised, while the lowercase shows lively rhythm through angled stress, compact bowls, and long, clean ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same contrasty, calligraphic construction, reading clearly with sharp entry/exit strokes and a consistent italic cadence.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, books, and long-form articles where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, introductions, or pull quotes. It can also serve for refined branding, invitations, and headlines that benefit from a classic, high-contrast italic presence, especially at medium to larger sizes.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, with a distinctly literary, editorial feel. Its brisk contrast and italic motion communicate sophistication and formality, leaning toward a classic bookish elegance rather than a casual or decorative voice.
Likely intended as a conventional italic companion for text settings, delivering a formal, classic serif voice with energetic calligraphic movement. The design prioritizes elegance and readability through controlled contrast, familiar proportions, and consistent italic rhythm.
In the text sample, the italic flow creates strong word-shape continuity, and the contrast remains stable across sizes. The design favors crisp detail and airy counters, which helps keep the color from becoming heavy despite the darker stems.