Serif Normal Ekbab 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, quotations, classic, literary, refined, formal, text reading, editorial tone, classical elegance, italic emphasis, calligraphic, bracketed, sharply tapered, open counters, lively rhythm.
A slanted serif with a distinctly calligraphic construction: strokes taper into pointed terminals, and many joins show soft bracketing rather than abrupt corners. The capitals feel restrained and classical, with clean curves and crisp finishing, while the lowercase is more dynamic, featuring lively entry/exit strokes and a flowing diagonal stress. Serifs are fine and sharp, often ending in wedge-like points that add sparkle at text sizes. Figures are italic and proportional in feel, matching the letterforms’ angled motion and tapered detailing.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books and editorial layouts, where its flowing italic character can support body text, introductions, and pull quotes. It also works effectively for refined headlines and subheads that benefit from a classical, polished tone.
The overall tone is elegant and literary, with a traditional, cultivated voice that reads as editorial and slightly romantic. Its energetic italic slant and sharp terminals add a sense of pace and sophistication without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with an expressive italic voice, balancing classical proportions with crisp, tapered finishing to maintain clarity while adding elegance and momentum on the page.
The spacing and rhythm appear comfortable and text-oriented, with open interior shapes and clear differentiation between similarly shaped forms. Ascenders and capitals stand prominent against the calmer x-height, producing a classic page color and a graceful, continuous line in running text.