Serif Normal Ekrew 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotes, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, warm, text companion, classic elegance, editorial voice, italic emphasis, calligraphic, bracketed, oldstyle, lively, graceful.
This typeface is a slanted serif with a gently calligraphic construction and bracketed, tapered serifs. Strokes show a clear pen-influenced modulation, with rounded joins and smooth curves that keep the texture even in continuous text. Capitals are comparatively wide and open, while the lowercase has flowing forms, angled terminals, and a rhythm that alternates between compact counters and generous sidebearings. The overall color stays clean and readable, with a slightly lively baseline movement typical of italic text faces.
It performs well for editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interior emphasis where an italic voice is needed. The steady texture and open shapes also suit pull quotes, captions, and formal communications like invitations or programs, especially at text and slightly larger sizes.
The font conveys a traditional, literary tone with a refined, cultured feel. Its italic manner adds elegance and motion, suggesting formality without becoming stiff, and a subtle warmth that suits editorial and bookish contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text italic that balances readability with traditional elegance. Its measured contrast, bracketed serifs, and calligraphic detailing suggest a focus on comfortable reading and a classic typographic voice for long-form content.
Several glyphs emphasize classic italic cues—single-storey forms, curved entry/exit strokes, and angled cross-strokes—creating a continuous, cursive-like flow while remaining clearly a text serif. Numerals follow the same slanted, modulated style, integrating smoothly with running text.