Serif Normal Tukan 9 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book typography, invitations, branding, elegant, refined, literary, fashion, formal, editorial elegance, luxury tone, italic emphasis, classic refinement, calligraphic, hairline, bracketed, crisp, delicate.
A delicate italic serif with sharp, hairline-thin strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms show a right-leaning, calligraphic rhythm with tapered terminals, bracketed serifs, and smooth, sweeping curves. Capitals are narrow and poised with long, fine serifs, while the lowercase has fluid joins, compact counters, and a consistent slanted stress that keeps words moving forward. Numerals follow the same refined contrast, with slender spines and clean, controlled curves.
Well-suited to fashion and culture editorials, magazine features, pull quotes, and refined book typography where an italic voice is central to the layout. It also fits luxury branding, invitations, and packaging that benefit from a graceful, high-contrast serif presence, especially at display and subhead sizes.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, suggesting classic editorial typography and restrained luxury. Its light touch and crisp contrast feel composed and sophisticated, lending a sense of tradition and cultured formality rather than ruggedness or utilitarian clarity.
The design appears intended to provide a graceful, classic italic with an elevated, contemporary polish—prioritizing elegance, contrast, and flowing movement over rugged small-size robustness. Its consistent calligraphic stress and fine finishing suggest a focus on refined publishing and brand expression.
At text sizes the hairlines and tight internal spaces create a bright, airy color, while the italic slant and tapered details add expressiveness. The design reads best when given room—moderate tracking and comfortable leading help preserve its fine detail and avoid a crowded texture.