Serif Normal Etbaz 16 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, packaging, elegant, refined, dramatic, formal, editorial voice, luxury branding, italic emphasis, display elegance, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, polished, high-waisted.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced diagonal stress and crisp, tapered serifs. Thick-to-thin transitions are dramatic, with hairline entry/exit strokes and fuller, teardrop-like joins that give the letterforms a sculpted, calligraphic rhythm. Proportions feel slightly condensed in places with a lively, variable internal spacing, and capitals carry strong, sweeping diagonals and pointed terminals. The numerals and punctuation echo the same razor-thin hairlines and angled finishing strokes, maintaining a consistent, polished texture in text.
Best suited for display contexts such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, fashion and beauty layouts, premium branding, and elegant packaging. It can also work for short passages or lead-ins where a distinctive, luxurious italic voice is desired, especially at larger sizes.
The overall tone is luxurious and poised, with a distinctly editorial elegance. Its sharp hairlines and sweeping italic motion add drama and sophistication, suggesting premium, style-forward communication rather than utilitarian reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-fashion italic serif voice with strong calligraphic influence, balancing traditional serif structure with dramatic contrast and energetic movement for standout typographic emphasis.
In continuous text the strong slant creates a fast, forward cadence, while the extreme contrast can make fine details feel delicate at smaller sizes or on lower-resolution output. The design’s sharp terminals and refined curves read particularly well when given breathing room and clean reproduction.