Serif Normal Ehni 7 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a delicate italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, hairline joins. Serifs are small and sharply tapered, often with a slight wedge/bracketed feel, while terminals frequently finish in fine points or subtle teardrops. The overall rhythm is lively and calligraphic, with a consistent rightward slant, narrow entry/exit strokes, and generous internal whitespace that keeps forms open despite the light build. Proportions read as traditionally bookish, with relatively long ascenders and descenders and a smooth, controlled curve quality across rounds and diagonals.
Best suited to editorial typography, magazine features, and book work where an elegant italic is desired for emphasis, pull quotes, or titling. It can also support upscale branding and invitations when set with comfortable spacing and used at sizes that preserve its fine hairlines.
The tone is elegant and composed, conveying a sense of refinement and editorial polish. Its lightness and sharp detailing suggest sophistication and restraint rather than heaviness or utility, lending a cultured, literary flavor with a hint of fashion-forward glamour.
The design appears intended to provide a refined, high-contrast italic companion for conventional serif typography, prioritizing grace, sharp detail, and a polished reading texture over ruggedness or small-size robustness.
In the sample text, the high-contrast strokes and thin serifs create a sparkling texture at larger sizes, while tight hairlines and angled stress demand adequate size and print/screen conditions to avoid losing detail. Numerals and capitals maintain the same airy, sharp-cut logic, supporting a cohesive, classical italic voice throughout.