Serif Normal Talum 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, invitations, classic, literary, refined, warm, formal, text italic, editorial tone, classic voice, readability, oldstyle, calligraphic, bracketed, humanist, flowing.
A slanted serif with oldstyle proportions and a distinctly calligraphic construction. Strokes show gentle modulation with soft, bracketed serifs and tapered terminals, creating a lively baseline rhythm. The italic angle is moderate and consistent, with rounded bowls, open apertures, and clear entry/exit strokes that keep counters generous. Numerals follow the same serifed, gently modulated style, balancing readability with an elegant, traditional texture in paragraphs.
Well suited for continuous reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where an italic with strong tradition and comfortable texture is needed. It also fits pull quotes, introductions, captions, and refined stationery or formal announcements that benefit from a poised, classic slant.
The overall tone feels classic and bookish, with a refined, cultured warmth rather than sharp formality. Its italic voice reads expressive and articulate, lending a sense of tradition suited to editorial and literary settings.
Likely intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances readability with a humanist, handwritten influence. The design aims to deliver a familiar, trustworthy page color while adding graceful movement for emphasis and tone.
The design favors smooth curves over hard corners, and the italic forms maintain even color across lines, making longer passages look cohesive. Capitals are restrained and dignified, while lowercase shapes carry most of the motion and personality.