Serif Normal Etbaz 10 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, fashion, luxury branding, invitations, elegant, dramatic, refined, fashion-forward, luxury tone, editorial voice, display impact, italic expressiveness, didone-like, hairline serifs, teardrop terminals, calligraphic stress, swashy forms.
This serif italic presents sharply tapered hairline serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation, producing a crisp, glossy silhouette. The letterforms lean with a consistent rightward slant and a distinctly calligraphic stress, with wedge-like entry strokes and occasional teardrop/ball terminals. Curves are drawn with tight, clean joins and a polished rhythm, while capitals show sculpted, high-contrast contours that read as display-oriented. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and delicate finishing strokes that reinforce the overall refined texture.
This font is well suited to magazine headlines, pull quotes, and other editorial typography where high contrast and elegant italics are an advantage. It can also serve luxury branding, beauty and fashion packaging, and formal event materials such as invitations or menus—especially when set at sizes that preserve the fine hairlines.
The tone is luxurious and poised, with a dramatic, couture-like sparkle that feels at home in high-end editorial settings. Its italic energy adds a sense of motion and sophistication, giving text a confident, glamorous voice rather than a purely utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-fashion, high-contrast serif italic with strong visual drama and a refined finish. Its emphasis on crisp hairlines, sculpted curves, and expressive terminals suggests a focus on premium display typography rather than everyday text economy.
The combination of fine hairlines and sharp serifs creates a bright, shimmering page color at larger sizes, while the more decorative details in italics (notably in letters like Q, J, and the flowing lowercase) add personality and a slightly theatrical flair. Stroke transitions are crisp and deliberate, emphasizing an expressive, display-leaning character.