Serif Normal Ekgid 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Velino Display', 'Velino Text', and 'Velino Ultra' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, quotations, literary, refined, classic, formal, readable italic, classic text, editorial tone, elegant emphasis, literary voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, tapered.
An italic serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke modulation. The letterforms lean with a steady, even slant and show calligraphic logic in the joins and terminals, with tapered ends and slightly flared entry strokes. Curves exhibit diagonal stress, and the rhythm feels fluid rather than mechanical, supported by open counters and clear word shapes. Proportions are moderately compact with a traditional, bookish texture, and the numerals follow the same high-contrast, angled construction.
Well-suited to extended reading environments such as book typography and editorial layouts, especially as an italic for emphasis, citations, and quotations. It also works effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and elegant collateral where a classic serif voice is desired without appearing overly ornate.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, suggesting literature, scholarship, and editorial polish. Its italic movement adds a sense of elegance and emphasis, reading as dignified and traditional rather than casual or playful.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that brings traditional calligraphic energy into contemporary typesetting. Its combination of high contrast, clear serifs, and steady slant suggests a focus on producing an elegant, readable texture for editorial and book contexts.
Capitals appear stately and composed, pairing well with the lively lowercase; the italic forms maintain consistency across the set, with sharp, well-defined serifs and smooth curves that keep text color even in paragraphs. The design’s contrast and tapering give it a slightly dramatic sparkle at larger sizes while still retaining a conventional text-face presence.