Serif Normal Etgah 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamberí' by Extratype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, elegance, impact, didone-like, hairline, calligraphic, sharp, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with razor-thin hairlines set against swelling thick strokes. Forms are steeply slanted with a smooth, calligraphic rhythm, and terminals often end in sharp, wedge-like points rather than blunt cuts. Serifs are delicate and bracketing is minimal, giving the outlines a crisp, engraved feel; round letters show tight, elegant curves with thin entry/exit strokes. Lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with long, expressive ascenders/descenders, while figures and capitals read as sleek, sculpted display shapes.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and high-end branding where the italic energy and contrast can be shown large. It also fits upscale packaging, beauty and fragrance identities, and event collateral that benefits from a refined, editorial voice.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, leaning toward fashion and luxury cues. Its sweeping italic motion and extreme contrast feel glamorous and deliberate, suited to settings where elegance and drama are desired more than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic high-fashion italic serif look with maximal contrast and sharp finishing details. It prioritizes elegance, motion, and visual impact, aiming to create a sophisticated display texture rather than an everyday reading face.
The letterforms show a mix of fine hairline connections and pointed terminals that can become visually fragile at small sizes or on low-resolution output. Spacing in the samples feels tuned for display, with a lively, slightly varied texture created by the strong diagonal stress and narrow hairlines.