Serif Normal Ekriv 11 is a light, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, invitations, quotations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, warm, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic tone, warm refinement, bracketed, calligraphic, flared, open counters, oldstyle figures.
A light, slanted serif with gently calligraphic construction and moderated thick–thin transitions. Serifs are small and bracketed, with occasional flaring at terminals that softens joins and gives strokes a fluid, handwritten rhythm. Proportions feel slightly expanded with generous spacing and open counters, while curves remain smooth and controlled rather than sharp. The lowercase shows a lively italic cursive influence in letters like a, e, f, g, and y, and the numerals appear oldstyle, descending in places and matching the text’s flowing stress.
Well suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, essays, and pull quotes where a refined italic voice is needed. It can also work for invitations, cultural branding, and packaging that benefits from a classic serif tone with gentle warmth, especially at display and subhead sizes.
The overall tone is cultured and bookish, with an elegant, human touch rather than a rigid, mechanical feel. Its italic energy reads expressive and personable while staying disciplined enough for sustained reading and formal settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a slightly widened, open texture and a calligraphic finish, providing readability alongside expressive emphasis. It balances traditional letterforms with softened terminals to create a graceful, approachable page color.
Capitals keep a restrained, traditional presence with subtle stroke modulation and tidy serif treatment, helping them pair naturally with the more animated lowercase. The italic angle is consistent, and the design maintains a calm, even color in paragraph text despite the lively terminals.