Serif Normal Ekrap 7 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, quotations, elegant, literary, classic, refined, elegance, readability, formal tone, classic voice, bracketed, calligraphic, diagonal stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals.
This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced calligraphic slant and crisp, tapered stroke endings. Thin hairlines and sharp, bracketed serifs contrast strongly against fuller main strokes, producing a bright, delicate texture in running text. Letterforms show a traditional italic construction with flowing joins and subtle entry/exit strokes, while capitals remain stately and slightly inclined with clean, finely cut serifs. Overall spacing is moderately open, and the rhythm feels smooth and continuous, emphasizing elegant word shapes rather than rigid verticality.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines and book interiors, especially for emphasis, pull quotes, and refined headings. It also fits formal communications—invitation suites, programs, and announcement materials—where an elegant italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with a distinctly classic, old-world elegance. Its high contrast and sweeping italic gestures add sophistication and a sense of formality, making the text feel polished and editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic italic serif with strong contrast and graceful, calligraphy-informed movement, balancing traditional proportions with a polished, contemporary crispness for high-end text and display setting.
Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic, with curving forms and delicate terminals that read as typographic rather than utilitarian. The italic angle and contrast give the font a distinctive sparkle at display sizes, while the fine hairlines suggest careful use on supportive backgrounds and with sufficient size for comfortable reading.