Serif Normal Ekgid 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazines, invitations, quotations, headlines, classic, literary, refined, formal, editorial, text emphasis, editorial elegance, classical feel, refined readability, bracketed serifs, oldstyle forms, calligraphic, diagonal stress, sharp terminals.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with bracketed serifs and a distinctly calligraphic, diagonal-stress construction. Strokes transition from fine hairlines to firmer stems, with crisp, tapered terminals and subtly cupped or wedge-like feet. The italic angle is clear and consistent, producing lively rhythm and forward motion; capitals remain elegant and open, while lowercase forms show traditional oldstyle influences (notably in the two-storey a and the varied, flowing joins and curves). Numerals follow the same contrast and italic energy, with narrow joins and fine entry/exit strokes that keep the texture bright and refined.
It fits well for editorial work such as magazines, book interiors, and literary layouts where italic emphasis is frequent. It also suits invitations, programs, and refined branding applications that benefit from a traditional, elegant serif voice, and it can serve effectively in headlines or pull quotes where its contrast and motion can be appreciated.
The overall tone reads classic and bookish, with a polished, editorial sophistication. Its italic character feels expressive rather than ornamental—suggesting learned, traditional typography with a hint of flourish suitable for cultured, formal settings.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, highly readable serif italic with classical proportions and a calligraphic sensibility. Its goal seems to be delivering a polished, authoritative typographic color for continuous text and emphasis, while retaining enough elegance for display moments.
The design shows pronounced thin strokes in joints and serifs, so it will look most confident when given adequate size and printing/screen conditions that preserve hairlines. The italic forms maintain clear differentiation across letters, helping readability despite the lively stroke modulation.