Serif Humanist Ekhy 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, editorial, posters, packaging, invitations, old-world, storybook, rustic, whimsical, handmade, vintage feel, handmade texture, literary tone, distinctive display, roughened, textured, flared, calligraphic, organic.
A serif italic with an old-style skeleton and a distinctly roughened, deckled edge treatment that makes strokes look ink-worn or lightly distressed. The letterforms show moderate stroke modulation and gently flared serifs, with soft curves and slightly irregular terminals that keep the rhythm lively. Counters are open and rounded, and the italic slant is consistent without becoming overly narrow; capitals feel sturdy and traditional while lowercase forms keep a more handwritten, calligraphic flow. Numerals follow the same textured, slightly uneven edge character, maintaining a cohesive color in text.
Works well for short to medium-length text where a vintage or handcrafted impression is desired, such as book and chapter titles, pull quotes, editorial sidebars, posters, menus, labels, and boutique packaging. It can also add character to branding wordmarks when the textured contour is part of the intended aesthetic.
The overall tone reads antique and literary, like printed ephemera or a well-used book page. The distressed contours add a handmade, slightly mischievous personality that can feel rustic, magical, or theatrical depending on setting.
Likely designed to evoke an old-style italic with calligraphic warmth while adding a controlled distressed finish for a timeworn, printed texture. The goal appears to be balancing traditional readability with a distinctive, artisanal surface character.
The rough edge detail is prominent enough to be a defining feature, giving large sizes a tactile, printed feel while introducing visual noise at smaller sizes. Spacing appears comfortable for continuous text, and the italic construction stays readable thanks to clear, familiar old-style shapes.