Serif Normal Etbaz 15 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, logotypes, packaging, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, elegance, impact, editorial voice, premium branding, expressive italic, calligraphic, hairline, crisp, sharply bracketed, sweeping.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif italic with razor-thin hairlines and weighty main strokes, creating a crisp, engraved look. The serif treatment is sharp and finely bracketed, with wedge-like terminals and delicate entry/exit strokes that give many letters a subtly calligraphic construction. Curves are taut and controlled, and the overall rhythm is lively, with noticeable stroke modulation through bowls and diagonals. Capitals are elegant and slightly narrow in feel, while the lowercase shows fluid joins and pronounced italic movement; numerals follow the same contrast pattern with slender horizontals and tapered details.
Best suited to display typography where its contrast and fine details can remain crisp—editorial headlines, magazine covers, brand marks, and premium packaging. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when printed or rendered large enough to preserve the hairline structure.
The tone is polished and expressive, leaning toward an upscale, fashion-led sensibility. Its dramatic contrast and slanted energy convey sophistication and confidence, with a formal, cultivated voice suited to premium presentation.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern, high-fashion italic serif voice: dramatic contrast, sharp finishing, and smooth calligraphic cues for standout editorial and branding use.
Spacing in the samples reads as intentionally airy, letting the hairlines and sharp terminals stay clean at display sizes. The italic construction is assertive rather than subtle, with strong diagonals and sweeping forms that heighten motion in longer words and headlines.