Serif Normal Ekmez 2 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book titles, luxury branding, invitations, elegant, refined, literary, fashionable, classical, editorial elegance, premium tone, classical italic, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp, airy.
A delicate, high-contrast serif italic with sharp hairline serifs and finely tapered strokes. Curves are smooth and open, with a lively diagonal axis that gives the letters a fluid, calligraphic rhythm. Serifs appear lightly bracketed and precise, and the overall color on the page is bright and airy due to thin horizontals and generous counters. Numerals and capitals maintain the same crisp contrast, producing a consistent, polished texture across mixed-case settings.
This font suits editorial typography such as magazine features, pull quotes, and refined book typography, especially for titling and display lines. It also works well for luxury-oriented branding and formal materials where a graceful, high-contrast italic voice is desired.
The tone is elegant and cultivated, with a distinctly editorial feel. Its slender contrast and italic motion suggest sophistication and a slightly dramatic, fashion-forward edge while still reading as traditional and bookish.
The design appears intended to provide a classic, refined italic companion for sophisticated text and display use, emphasizing sharp contrast, elegant serifs, and a calligraphic cadence to convey premium, literary character.
The italic forms show pronounced entry/exit strokes and tapered terminals that create a continuous, flowing cadence in text. The design favors grace over robustness, making it visually striking at larger sizes where the hairlines and fine details remain clear.