Serif Normal Ekray 1 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A delicate italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline finishing strokes. The letterforms are narrow-to-moderate in proportion with a lively, rightward slant and smooth, tapered terminals, giving an engraved, pen-driven feel. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with crisp joins and gently rounded curves; counters stay open and the rhythm remains even across mixed case and figures despite the light build.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a light, sophisticated italic is needed for emphasis, leads, pull quotes, and captions. It can also serve refined branding and invitation work, and works best at comfortable reading sizes or larger where its hairlines and contrast can remain clear.
The overall tone is cultured and understated, with a refined, old-world sensibility. Its high-contrast sparkle and graceful italic movement suggest formality and care, leaning toward literary and editorial atmospheres rather than utilitarian neutrality.
The design appears intended to provide a graceful, high-contrast italic companion for conventional serif typography, offering emphasis with minimal weight and a distinctly calligraphic cadence while maintaining a consistent, classical text color.
Uppercase forms read as stately and clean, while the lowercase shows a more cursive flow, especially in letters with extended entry/exit strokes. Numerals match the same contrast and slant, integrating smoothly into text without adding extra weight or texture.