Serif Normal Ekrim 10 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, quotations, invites, classic, literary, refined, formal, academic, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic elegance, readable italic, calligraphic, bracketed, flared, flowing, crisp.
A right-leaning serif italic with slender, sharply tapered strokes and crisp bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a calligraphic rhythm: curved entries and exits, modest stroke modulation, and gently flared terminals that keep counters open. Uppercase capitals are elegant and slightly formal, while the lowercase has a fluid, handwriting-inspired construction with long extenders and soft joins, giving lines of text a continuous, forward-moving texture. Numerals follow the same italic logic, with narrow figures and smooth curves that sit comfortably alongside text.
Well suited for long-form editorial and book typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or titles. It also fits formal printed materials such as invitations, programs, and brand collateral that benefit from a classic, refined italic serif tone.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting traditional book typography and editorial polish. Its italic posture and nuanced modulation convey refinement and a slightly romantic, old-world voice without becoming ornate.
Likely designed as a conventional text serif italic intended to provide a clear, elegant companion style for continuous reading and typographic emphasis. The goal appears to balance traditional serif structure with a fluid, calligraphic italic rhythm for expressive but controlled text setting.
The design maintains a consistent slant and a lively baseline presence, with distinctive italic forms in letters like a, e, f, g, and y that add personality. Spacing appears tuned for continuous reading, producing an even gray value despite the more expressive lowercase detailing.