Serif Humanist Ekpu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, quotations, classic, literary, elegant, warm, scholarly, text readability, classic tone, editorial voice, calligraphic warmth, calligraphic, bracketed, oblique, lively, bookish.
A slanted serif with moderate contrast and clearly bracketed serifs, showing a lively, calligraphic stroke flow rather than rigid geometric construction. Curves are generously rounded and the joins feel softly modeled, with terminals that taper and flare in a pen-like way. Proportions are traditional and text-oriented: counters are open, spacing is even, and the rhythm is smooth across mixed case. The italic structure is consistent and readable, with compact, slightly varied letter widths that keep words textured without looking cramped.
It suits editorial and long-form settings where an italic voice is needed with sustained readability—books, magazines, essays, and pull quotes. The expressive but controlled detailing also makes it effective for literary titling, introductions, and refined brand voice applications that benefit from a classic serif tone.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking traditional book typography with a warm, human touch. Its italic angle and gently shaped serifs add elegance and movement, lending a refined, thoughtful character rather than a loud display feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a text-friendly italic with old-style warmth—combining traditional serif construction with calligraphic energy for comfortable reading and a cultured, established voice.
In the sample text, the face maintains a steady color and comfortable reading rhythm, with punctuation and numerals matching the same angled, pen-influenced styling. The design balances formality with approachability, making it feel familiar while still expressive in longer passages.