Serif Normal Tabet 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, fashion, elegant emphasis, editorial voice, classic refinement, formal tone, calligraphic, crisp, delicate, formal, graceful.
This italic serif shows sharp, finely tapered hairlines against broader main strokes, creating a crisp, polished texture. Serifs are small and wedge-like, with pointed terminals and clean entry strokes that feel pen-informed rather than bluntly mechanical. Proportions are moderately narrow with lively width variation, and the slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The lowercase forms are streamlined and slightly condensed, with tight apertures and smooth, continuous curves; the overall rhythm reads even and controlled in text.
This design suits editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine settings where an italic voice is needed for emphasis without losing refinement. It also works well for invitations, luxury-leaning branding, and short display lines where the sharp contrast and calligraphic detail can be appreciated.
The tone is elegant and cultivated, with a distinctly editorial and literary feel. Its high refinement and steep italic flow suggest sophistication and formality, making it feel at home in classic publishing and fashion-adjacent contexts.
The font appears intended as a refined italic companion for conventional serif typography, emphasizing a graceful, pen-like motion and a clean, high-contrast finish. It aims to provide a classic, authoritative tone while remaining smooth and readable in continuous text.
Capitals are stately and lightly modulated, pairing well with the more animated lowercase. Numerals follow the italic motion and maintain the same sharp contrast and pointed finishing strokes, helping mixed text keep a consistent, upscale color.