Serif Normal Emnun 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, quotations, classic, literary, refined, scholarly, formal, readability, editorial tone, classic emphasis, literary setting, bracketed, calligraphic, oblique, open counters, crisp.
This serif italic shows a traditional, bookish construction with gently bracketed serifs and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes are clean and smoothly modulated, with tapered terminals and crisp entry/exit strokes that suggest a calligraphic influence rather than mechanical geometry. Proportions are balanced and readable: uppercase letters are stately with generous interior space, while lowercase forms keep open counters and clear joins; the italic ‘a’ and ‘g’ are single-storey and fluid. Numerals follow the same slanted, old-style-like rhythm, with rounded forms and modest contrast that stays even across the set.
This font is well suited to long-form editorial settings such as books, essays, and magazine typography, especially where an italic is needed for emphasis, titles, or quotations. It also works well in refined headings and pull quotes where a traditional serif voice is desired without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone feels classic and cultivated—suited to established editorial typography and traditional publishing. Its italic flavor reads as articulate and elegant rather than flamboyant, lending emphasis with a measured, scholarly voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes smooth reading rhythm and familiar forms. Its moderate modulation, bracketed serifs, and restrained slant aim to deliver a dependable, classic typographic color appropriate for professional editorial use.
Letterfit and spacing appear comfortable for continuous reading, with a steady baseline and consistent incline across caps, lowercase, and figures. The italics are expressive in the curved letters (notably s, f, and y), but remain controlled, keeping word shapes cohesive in longer text.