Serif Normal Tanag 6 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, quotations, longform, literary, refined, classic, formal, text reading, italic emphasis, classic tone, print tradition, calligraphic, bracketed, transitional, sheared, crisp.
A slanted serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a steady, text-oriented rhythm. Strokes show clear but controlled contrast, with thin hairlines and slightly fuller diagonals that keep the color even in paragraphs. The italic is distinctly calligraphic in construction: many lowercase forms are single-storey with flowing joins and tapered terminals, while capitals remain structured and moderately wide with sharp, clean finishing. Curves are smooth and open, counters are generous, and spacing feels traditional rather than tight or condensed.
Well-suited for extended reading in books and editorial layouts, especially where a fluent italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, captions, or pulled highlights. It also fits formal communications and print-centric design that benefits from a traditional serif voice.
The overall tone is cultured and bookish, with a poised, traditional elegance. Its italic movement reads as expressive without becoming ornamental, lending a sense of authority and refinement suited to serious or literary contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with an articulate italic companion, prioritizing comfortable reading, classical proportions, and a refined page texture. The italic’s calligraphic cues suggest a focus on expressive emphasis within continuous text rather than display-only stylization.
The numeral set follows the same oldstyle-leaning, text-friendly spirit, with noticeable curvature and stroke modulation that integrates well with running copy. Uppercase shapes stay calm and balanced, while the lowercase carries most of the personality through angled entry strokes, teardrop-like terminals, and gently sweeping descenders.