Serif Normal Ekbum 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, invitations, quotations, classic, literary, refined, formal, academic, text emphasis, classic tone, readability, editorial voice, oldstyle, calligraphic, bracketed, flared, slanted.
A slanted serif with an oldstyle skeleton and gently bracketed serifs, showing a clear broad‑nib, calligraphic influence. Strokes move with moderate contrast and smooth transitions, with tapered joins and subtly flared terminals that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. The capitals are relatively narrow and elegant, while the lowercase is more fluid, with single‑storey forms and pronounced entry/exit strokes that create a continuous italic rhythm. Figures are similarly slanted and proportional, with open counters and curved terminals that harmonize with the text.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classical italic texture is desired, and it can also serve effectively for pull quotes, introductions, and other emphasis in text-heavy designs. Its refined detailing can work in formal stationery and invitations when a traditional serif tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with a bookish, humanist warmth. Its italic motion feels expressive without becoming decorative, projecting a refined, editorial voice suitable for formal or literary settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes readability while preserving a distinctly humanist, calligraphic cadence. It balances classical proportions with enough stroke modulation and terminal shaping to give continuous text an elegant, animated line.
Spacing and letterfit read as airy and rhythmic in running text, with distinctive, sweeping shapes in letters like the lowercase f, g, and y that add personality. The italic angle is consistent across letters and numerals, supporting a cohesive, continuous flow in paragraphs.