Serif Normal Ekmat 7 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, quotations, magazines, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classical, formal, elegant emphasis, classic text, editorial polish, calligraphic tone, hairline serifs, calligraphic, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, oldstyle figures.
A delicate, high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced rightward slant and a distinctly calligraphic rhythm. Strokes move from very thin hairlines to fuller stressed curves, with crisp, tapered serifs and bracketed joins that keep the forms smooth rather than mechanical. Proportions feel fairly traditional: capitals are stately and open, while lowercase shows lively modulation and slightly narrow, flowing shapes; the ‘f’ and ‘g’ introduce long, elegant extenders that add vertical movement. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and ascenders/descenders, contributing to an editorial, text-oriented texture.
Well-suited for book and editorial italics—quotes, emphasis, captions, and refined subheads—where its contrast and slant can be appreciated. It can also work for formal stationery and invitations, and for elegant branding accents when used at moderate-to-large sizes.
The tone is poised and literary—suggesting tradition, care, and refinement rather than loud display. Its energetic italic motion adds sophistication and a sense of cultivated formality, suited to content that benefits from emphasis and elegance.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic with a classic, calligraphy-informed construction—prioritizing graceful emphasis, refined contrast, and a polished literary voice.
The design’s strongest impression comes from the contrast and taper: thin entry/exit strokes, sharp terminals, and smooth inner curves create a sparkling page color at larger sizes. The uppercase italic forms maintain clarity while preserving the handwritten slant, and the lowercase shows a consistent, flowing cadence that reads as intentionally expressive rather than purely utilitarian.