Serif Normal Etboy 13 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, luxury branding, posters, fashion, elegant, dramatic, refined, elegance, display impact, editorial tone, luxury feel, calligraphic motion, high-contrast, hairline serifs, calligraphic, bracketed, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced calligraphic axis and crisp, hairline serifs. Strokes move between very thin hairlines and fuller main strokes, producing a bright, glossy texture and strong diagonal rhythm in running text. Letterforms show classic proportions with tapered entry/exit strokes, sharp wedge-like terminals, and delicately bracketed serifs that stay light at the ends. Curves are smooth and slightly taut, and capitals are narrow and slanted with a restrained, editorial feel; figures are similarly italicized and contrasty, with elegant, flowing joins and fine details.
This font excels in display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and lifestyle editorial, and premium branding where contrast and elegance can take center stage. It also works well for pull quotes, titling, and high-impact short text, especially when set with comfortable tracking and line spacing to preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, with a dramatic, fashion-forward sheen. Its steep italic angle and extreme contrast read as confident and expressive while still remaining controlled and traditional. The result feels suited to luxury contexts where sophistication and a touch of theatricality are desired.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic italic serif voice amplified by modern, high-contrast refinement. It prioritizes elegance, motion, and visual sparkle, offering a sophisticated alternative for display-led typography that still references conventional text-serif structure.
In text settings the hairlines become a defining feature, creating a lively sparkle that rewards generous sizes and solid printing or high-resolution rendering. The design’s rhythm relies on consistent slant and tapered terminals, giving words a smooth, forward motion and a distinctly editorial cadence.