Serif Normal Ekbum 12 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary titles, magazines, invitations, literary, refined, classic, formal, traditional, text reading, editorial tone, classic elegance, calligraphic flavor, literary voice, calligraphic, bracketed, tapered, flowing, graceful.
This typeface is a slanted serif with a calligraphic construction: stems and curves show smooth modulation and tapered terminals, with finely bracketed serifs that feel pen-led rather than mechanical. Capitals are relatively upright in structure but consistently italic in stress and entry/exit strokes, giving them a composed, editorial presence. Lowercase forms are compact with a noticeably small x-height and long, elegant extenders; counters stay open and rounded, and the rhythm is continuous with gentle joins and soft curves. Numerals follow the same old-style, text-friendly feel, with lively diagonals and subtle asymmetry that keeps lines from looking rigid.
It suits continuous reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic serif with traditional character is desired, and it also works well for literary headings, pull quotes, and refined invitations. The compact lowercase and long extenders give it an elegant line silhouette that can add sophistication to short passages and titling.
The overall tone is cultured and bookish, with a gentle sense of tradition and formality. Its slant and tapered detailing add warmth and motion, evoking classic publishing and correspondence rather than stark modern branding.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-oriented italic serif that balances readability with a distinctly calligraphic, graceful texture. Its proportions and modulation prioritize a classic, publishing-friendly voice while preserving enough sharpness in serifs and terminals to keep word shapes articulate.
The italic angle is steady and the letterforms maintain consistent proportions across the set, creating a smooth reading texture in paragraphs. Curved letters and diagonals (notably in forms like Q, g, and y) emphasize the font’s flowing, humanist character, while serifs remain crisp enough to preserve definition at text sizes.