Serif Normal Ekkos 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial design, magazines, invitations, literary branding, literary, classic, refined, formal, editorial, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic refinement, readability, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oblique stress, open counters, sharp terminals.
A slanted serif with bracketed serifs, tapered strokes, and a clearly calligraphic construction. The contrast is moderate, with thin hairlines in joins and terminals and fuller main strokes, creating a crisp but not fragile texture. Curves show an oblique stress, and many terminals finish in sharp, slightly flared points; the lowercase includes flowing italic forms with a single-storey a and g and compact, looped joins. Spacing and sidebearings produce an even, readable rhythm in text, with open counters and a smooth baseline flow.
Well-suited for long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and magazine typography, especially where an italic is used prominently for emphasis or tone. It also fits refined promotional materials—programs, invitations, and cultural branding—where a traditional serif italic can add sophistication without overpowering the page.
The tone is traditional and bookish, with a refined, editorial feel. Its italic voice reads as articulate and expressive rather than dramatic, suggesting emphasis, quotation, or cultured branding with a restrained elegance.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a calligraphic slant, balancing elegance and continuous text color. Its shapes aim to deliver clear readability while providing a polished, classical character for editorial and literary applications.
Capitals maintain classical proportions and a steady horizontal emphasis, while the lowercase introduces more movement through angled entry/exit strokes and gently varied stroke endings. Numerals follow the same italicized logic, keeping the set cohesive for mixed text and display settings.