Serif Normal Sekeb 1 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book jackets, magazine leads, posters, traditional, assertive, dramatic, formal, emphasis, hierarchy, editorial voice, classic tone, bracketed, tapered, calligraphic, lively, crisp.
A slanted serif design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply tapered, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a calligraphic stress and a dynamic rhythm, with sturdy stems, compact counters, and energetic entry/exit strokes that give the shapes forward momentum. Round characters are slightly compressed and weight is carried confidently through the verticals, while diagonals and joins stay crisp and clean, supporting clear word-shapes at display and text sizes.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium passages in editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed with real presence. It can add emphasis in book and magazine typography, work effectively for promotional copy, and provide a traditional, authoritative tone in branding and packaging when used at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels classic and editorial, with a confident, slightly dramatic presence. Its strong contrast and italic motion suggest refinement and tradition while still reading as bold and attention-getting, suitable for content that wants authority rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended as a robust, text-serif italic with elevated contrast—built to deliver emphasis and hierarchy while retaining a conventional serif structure. It balances classic print traditions with extra weight and a pronounced slant to keep the page energetic and readable.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and formal, while lowercase introduces more personality through curved terminals and deeper joins, creating a lively texture in running text. Numerals appear weighty and emphatic, aligning with the font’s overall punchy, print-forward character.