Serif Normal Ekkul 2 is a light, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, academic, literary, classic, refined, traditional, readability, text emphasis, classic voice, editorial utility, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, open.
A slanted serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and moderately modulated strokes. The letterforms show open apertures and clear counters, with slightly tapered terminals and a steady, text-oriented rhythm. Capitals feel proportionate and calmly drawn, while the lowercase maintains a balanced x-height and a smooth, forward-leaning flow. Numerals are oldstyle-leaning in feel, with gentle curvature and consistent stroke behavior that matches the text color.
Well-suited to body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, introductions, or extended quotations. It can also serve in magazine typography and other print or digital reading environments that benefit from a classic serif italic with steady color.
The overall tone is bookish and refined, evoking traditional publishing and formal writing. Its italic angle and subtle calligraphic cues add a sense of motion and elegance without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif italic that balances classical proportions with clean, contemporary drawing. It prioritizes smooth text flow and consistent texture, offering an elegant emphasis style for serious, content-forward typography.
Spacing reads even in the text sample, producing a coherent, continuous texture suitable for longer passages. The forms avoid extreme quirks, aiming instead for dependable readability and a composed, conventional presence.