Serif Normal Eknan 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, literature, invitations, headlines, elegant, literary, refined, classic, classic italics, text refinement, editorial tone, literary setting, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, sharp, airy, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp, tapered serifs and a clearly calligraphic construction. Strokes move from hairline to strong stems with smooth, bracketed joins, and terminals often finish in pointed, slightly hooked forms. The italic slant is pronounced but controlled, giving the lowercase a flowing rhythm; counters stay open and the x-height reads moderate. Capitals are stately with narrow internal space and delicate hairlines, while numerals appear oldstyle with noticeable ascenders/descenders, reinforcing a bookish texture in text.
Well suited to editorial typography, book interiors, and literary or cultural materials where an elegant italic voice is needed. It can also shine in refined headlines, pull quotes, and formal invitations, especially at sizes where the hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, conveying a sense of cultivated taste and literary formality. Its sharp hairlines and lively italic movement add sophistication and a touch of drama without feeling decorative.
Designed to provide a classic, readable italic with a distinctly calligraphic cadence and high-contrast refinement. The forms prioritize elegance and traditional serif conventions while keeping counters open for continuous reading.
The color on the page is relatively light due to fine hairlines and generous internal spacing, so the face feels most at home where printing or rendering can preserve its thin details. The italic forms maintain consistent stress and entry/exit strokes, producing a smooth line when set in continuous text.