Serif Normal Sekiv 8 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, pull quotes, book design, packaging, literary, formal, classic, dramatic, bookish, authoritative, elegant, emphatic, traditional, calligraphic stress, crisp serifs, tapered terminals, sharp joins, compact proportions.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp, tapered serifs and a calligraphic stress that runs consistently through both capitals and lowercase. The letterforms are compact and slightly condensed in feel, with firm verticals and sharp, angled terminals that create a clean, chiseled rhythm on the line. Curves are smooth and controlled, while joins and finishing strokes stay precise, giving the face a disciplined, print-classic character.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, magazine features, and book typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis or display. It can also serve effectively in headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding applications that benefit from a classic serif tone with added dynamism.
This typeface projects a poised, literary tone with a sense of tradition and authority. Its italic energy adds forward motion and a slightly dramatic, editorial feel, making it read as both refined and assertive rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic reading texture with heightened emphasis through italic slant and strong contrast. It aims for a polished, historically informed serif voice suitable for serious typography while maintaining enough sharpness and pace to function well in prominent, attention-getting settings.
The uppercase shows sturdy, classical proportions and the lowercase maintains a consistent slanted rhythm, supporting smooth word-shapes in continuous text. Numerals match the overall italic cadence and contrast, making them feel integrated rather than appended.