Serif Normal Tuban 7 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, invitations, fashion, editorial, luxury, poetic, dramatic, elegance, editorial tone, calligraphic flair, display impact, calligraphic, hairline, crisp, refined, elegant.
A refined italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharp, hairline terminals. Letterforms are tall and slender with a steep forward slant, tight internal counters, and a smooth, continuous cursive rhythm rather than abrupt joins. Serifs are delicate and tapered, often resolving into pointed beaks or wedge-like finishes, while curves show generous overshoot and clean, high-contrast transitions. Numerals and capitals maintain the same calligraphic logic, balancing crisp vertical stresses with fine entry/exit strokes.
This face is best suited to display typography where its contrast and hairline details can remain intact—magazine headlines, fashion and beauty layouts, brand wordmarks, and refined posters. It can also work for short, elegant passages such as pull quotes or invitations, especially when set with ample size and breathing room.
The overall tone is polished and aspirational, evoking fashion and high-end editorial typography. Its thin finishing strokes and sweeping italics add drama and a sense of cultivated sophistication, while the narrow proportions keep the voice composed and precise.
The design appears intended to deliver an elevated, editorial italic with a strong calligraphic cadence—prioritizing elegance, sparkle, and a runway-like silhouette over utilitarian text robustness. Its narrow stance and sharp detailing suggest a focus on sophisticated display settings where refinement and style are central.
In the sample text, the spacing reads deliberately tight and the hairlines become a defining feature, creating a sparkling texture at display sizes. The italic motion is consistent across cases, and the design favors graceful curvature over rigid symmetry, which reinforces a handwritten, high-style impression.