Serif Normal Ekkaw 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, captions, literary, classic, refined, scholarly, readability, italics emphasis, classic tone, editorial utility, bracketed, calligraphic, diagonal stress, open counters, crisp terminals.
A slanted serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and gently tapered strokes that create a calm, continuous rhythm in text. The letterforms show moderate stroke modulation with diagonal stress, giving rounds a slightly calligraphic feel without becoming ornamental. Proportions are traditional and readable, with open apertures and balanced counters; capitals are relatively upright in structure but share the overall italic slant. Numerals follow the same angled, serifed construction, with clear differentiation and smooth curves that suit running text.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, especially where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or citations. It also works cleanly in magazine features, pull quotes, and captioning where a refined serif texture is desired.
The overall tone feels literary and cultivated, with a quietly formal presence. Its italic voice reads as expressive and classical rather than dramatic, suggesting thoughtful emphasis and a bookish sensibility.
Designed to provide a conventional, highly readable italic serif that can carry extended text while adding a modest, classical character. The forms aim for clarity and continuity, balancing expressive slant with restrained detailing for practical, everyday typography.
The italic construction is consistent across cases, and the spacing appears even enough to support paragraph settings without looking busy. Curved letters and diagonals maintain a steady texture, while the serifs add a subtle, traditional finish at display sizes as well.