Serif Normal Sekah 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book italics, quotations, branding, classic, refined, literary, formal, elegant emphasis, editorial tone, classic readability, dynamic italic, bracketed, calligraphic, chiseled, sharp, crisp.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, tapering terminals. Strokes move from very thin hairlines to weighty stems, with bracketed serifs and pointed, wedge-like finishing cuts that keep counters open and forms clean. The rhythm is lively and slightly calligraphic, with sturdy capitals and a more flowing lowercase; proportions feel balanced rather than condensed, and the figures follow the same sharp, angled logic as the letters.
It suits editorial settings such as magazine features, book typography (especially for extended italic passages, pull quotes, and introductions), and refined branding where an elegant, energetic italic is desired. It will also work well for headlines and subheads that benefit from a classic serif voice with added motion.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking bookish, editorial sophistication. Its strong slant and high contrast add a sense of speed and emphasis, while the sharp serifs and clean joins keep it poised and formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, literary serif texture with a more expressive italic presence—combining sharp, high-contrast detailing with a steady reading rhythm for sophisticated text and display use.
In text, the italic angle is assertive enough to function as a primary voice rather than just an emphasis style. The design favors crisp edges and clear interior spaces, which helps maintain legibility despite the dramatic contrast.