Serif Normal Ekriv 2 is a light, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sagona' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary branding, quotations, classic, literary, refined, warm, scholarly, text italic, classic elegance, warm readability, editorial tone, oldstyle, calligraphic, bracketed, flowing, graceful.
A slanted serif with a lively, calligraphic build and moderate stroke modulation. Serifs are clearly bracketed and slightly flared, with smooth joins that keep the rhythm continuous across words. Capitals feel open and relatively wide with gently tapered terminals, while lowercase forms show rounded bowls, soft entry/exit strokes, and distinctive cursive-like details such as a looping descender on g and a swashy, descending y. Numerals follow the same italic stress and humanist construction, maintaining consistent color in text.
Well-suited to long-form editorial settings such as books, essays, and magazines where an italic serif with personality can carry comfortable reading rhythm. It also fits pull quotes, leads, and cultural or literary branding where a classic tone with a gentle, calligraphic lift is desirable.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with an editorial elegance that reads as literary rather than decorative. Its italic energy adds motion and warmth, lending a slightly romantic, handwritten undertone while staying firmly within a conventional serif voice.
The design appears intended to provide a readable, traditional serif italic with oldstyle warmth and expressive details, balancing conventional text manners with subtle cursive character for emphasis and tone.
In the sample text, the face maintains a steady texture at reading sizes, with generous curves and clear counters. The italic angle is noticeable but not extreme, and the design relies more on organic shaping and terminal finesse than sharp, high-contrast drama.