Serif Normal Tarez 14 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, quotations, elegant, literary, refined, formal, classic, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic elegance, formal tone, calligraphic, bracketed, tapered, airy, crisp.
A high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced rightward slant and a crisp, calligraphic stroke logic. Thick verticals and hairline horizontals create a bright, airy texture, while bracketed serifs and tapered terminals keep joins smooth rather than sharp. Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with generous counters, moderate ascender height, and a flowing rhythm that stays controlled rather than expressive. Numerals and capitals share the same finely cut hairlines and careful modulation, maintaining a consistent, polished color across lines.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as books, long-form articles, and magazine typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, titles, or pull quotes. It also fits formal materials like invitations, programs, and branded collateral that benefit from a classic, high-end italic serif presence.
The overall tone is refined and literary, suggesting classic editorial typography and formal communication. Its slender hairlines and poised curves convey sophistication and quiet authority rather than ruggedness or playfulness.
Likely designed to provide a traditional, high-contrast italic companion for sophisticated typography, balancing elegance with readability through measured proportions and consistent stroke modulation.
The italic construction reads as a true italic rather than a simple oblique, with curved entry/exit strokes and a forward-moving cadence. Hairlines are very delicate, so the design’s character is most apparent at text and display sizes where spacing and contrast can breathe.