Serif Normal Eknos 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, pull quotes, invitations, branding, literary, classic, formal, refined, readable italic, classic elegance, editorial tone, calligraphic nuance, calligraphic, oldstyle, bracketed, sharply tapered, flowing.
A flowing italic serif with a calligraphic construction and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes show clear, traditional contrast with tapered entries and exits, giving letters a lively, handwritten-influenced rhythm while remaining firmly text-oriented. The forms lean consistently with soft curves in round letters and slightly pointed joins, and the overall color stays even in running text despite the italic movement. Numerals and capitals keep the same slanted, pen-like modulation, with crisp terminals and a composed, classical silhouette.
Well-suited for long-form reading contexts where an italic voice is needed, such as book typography, editorial layouts, and refined pull quotes. It can also work in formal communications—programs, invitations, and tasteful brand wordmarks—where a classic italic serif character supports a premium feel.
The font conveys a cultivated, bookish tone—elegant and traditional rather than playful. Its italic energy suggests sophistication and emphasis, evoking editorial polish and a quietly historical sensibility.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable italic that combines classical serif proportions with a subtle calligraphic accent. It aims to provide an expressive yet controlled typographic voice for emphasis and elegant text settings.
Letterforms show pronounced italic features such as single-storey shapes in the lowercase and generous curved strokes, producing a smooth horizontal flow. The capitals are relatively restrained for an italic, avoiding excessive swashiness, which helps maintain clarity in mixed-case settings.