Serif Normal Epmar 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book italic, quotations, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, classic, refined, formal, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic refinement, book typography, bracketed, calligraphic, tapered, crisp, diagonal stress.
A high-contrast serif italic with sharply tapered strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with wedge-like terminals and a distinctly calligraphic rhythm driven by diagonal stress. The italic angle is clear but controlled, and forms are relatively narrow and lively, with crisp joins and occasional beak-like details on capitals. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and slanted structure, giving the set a cohesive, text-forward texture.
Well-suited for editorial typography where italic is used for emphasis, titles, pull quotes, or captions, and for book and long-form settings that need a classic italic voice. It can also serve refined headline and display roles at larger sizes, and works naturally for formal printed materials such as programs or invitations where an elegant italic is desired.
The overall tone is polished and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial refinement. Its sharp contrast and brisk italic movement lend a sense of sophistication and formality, suitable for expressive emphasis without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text italic that prioritizes clarity and tradition while adding a subtle calligraphic liveliness. It aims to provide a dependable italic companion for classic serif typography, delivering emphasis with elegance and a distinctly editorial character.
Uppercase shapes read authoritative with generous inner counters (notably in round letters) and carefully pointed terminals, while lowercase maintains an even, flowing line with a modest x-height and strong ascender presence. In continuous text the face produces a bright, airy color typical of high-contrast italics, with clear word shapes and a slightly spirited cadence.