Serif Normal Ekmal 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, invitations, literary titles, elegant, literary, refined, classical, formal, text elegance, editorial clarity, classic tone, italic emphasis, transitional, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, crisp.
A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairlines that sharpen into fine terminals. Serifs are bracketed and neatly tapered, with a smooth, controlled rhythm that keeps strokes from feeling brittle despite the contrast. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow in impression, while the lowercase shows compact, well-contained bowls and a gently flowing italic structure. Numerals follow the same contrast and curvature, reading cleanly with open counters and delicate finishing strokes.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where an elegant, traditional italic is expected, as well as magazine features, pull quotes, and refined titling. It can also support formal communication materials—such as invitations or program notes—where a classic serif voice feels appropriate.
The overall tone is polished and literary, suggesting tradition, taste, and a measured sense of formality. Its lively italic movement adds a subtle expressive quality—more cultivated than flamboyant—suited to sophisticated editorial settings. The contrast and fine details convey a premium, classic feel.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, high-contrast serif italic with a restrained, classical profile: readable and disciplined in text, yet expressive enough to add emphasis and hierarchy. Its detailing focuses on clean hairlines, bracketed serifs, and consistent slanted rhythm for a composed, editorial-friendly result.
The italic slant is consistent across cases, with energetic diagonals and carefully shaped joins that keep wordforms cohesive. Fine entry/exit strokes and tapered arms give letters a slightly calligraphic sparkle, especially noticeable in the lowercase and in the figures.