Serif Normal Ekrim 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'DT Augustina Slab' by Deveze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
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This is an italic serif with a calligraphic construction and bracketed wedge-like serifs. Strokes show a clear diagonal stress with gently modulated thick–thin transitions and tapered terminals, giving the letters a drawn, rhythmic texture. The capitals are slender and slightly stylized, while the lowercase maintains a prominent x-height and compact proportions with flowing joins and occasional entry/exit strokes. Numerals appear italic and oldstyle-leaning in feel, with curving forms and varied widths that blend naturally with text.
It suits long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and magazine features, especially for italic roles like emphasis, quotations, captions, or introductions. The crisp serifs and controlled rhythm also make it appropriate for refined branding copy where a traditional, text-forward voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial italics. Its motion and tapering details lend a refined, slightly expressive voice—formal without feeling rigid, and elegant without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional text italic: readable at paragraph sizes, rhythmically consistent, and shaped to provide emphasis with graceful movement rather than display-level flourish.
The italic angle is consistent and the spacing reads even in the sample text, producing a continuous cursive-like cadence rather than a slanted roman. Curved letters (such as a, e, g, s) show pronounced teardrop-like terminals, and the design’s narrow set helps lines feel compact and controlled.