Serif Humanist Ekla 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, pull quotes, branding, literary, classic, refined, warm, text emphasis, literary tone, classic elegance, readability, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, tapered strokes, inclined axis.
A serif italic with a consistent rightward inclination and a noticeably calligraphic stroke flow. Letters show bracketed, wedge-like serifs and tapered terminals, with medium stroke modulation and a gentle diagonal stress in rounded forms. Proportions are relatively compact, with narrow set capitals and a steady, even rhythm in text. Curves are smooth and slightly tensioned, while joins and serifs remain crisp enough to keep the overall color controlled in paragraphs.
Works well for editorial typography where an italic is used for emphasis, introductions, or quoted material, and it can carry longer runs of text at comfortable sizes. It also suits book and magazine settings, literary branding, and packaging or identity work that benefits from a classic, crafted serif voice.
The tone is traditional and literary, with a warm, human touch that feels well suited to narrative and commentary. Its italic voice reads as elegant rather than flamboyant, adding emphasis with refinement and a sense of craft.
Designed to provide an italic that feels rooted in calligraphy while remaining structured and readable in continuous text. The intention appears to balance elegance with practicality, delivering a warm, traditional texture without overly delicate hairlines.
The lowercase shows lively, handwritten influence in shapes like a, e, f, and y, balancing graceful curves with firm serifed structure. Numerals are slanted to match the text, with old-style warmth and clear differentiation at display sizes.