Serif Normal Emdih 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italic, editorial text, quotations, introductions, captions, literary, classic, refined, editorial, formal, text emphasis, classic tone, reading comfort, editorial utility, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, sharply tapered, open counters.
This is a right-leaning serif italic with bracketed serifs and clearly calligraphic modulation. Strokes show a tapered, pen-like entry and exit, with stronger verticals and finer hairlines, and the curves stay smooth and controlled rather than overly ornate. Capitals are slightly wide and dignified with crisp terminals, while the lowercase keeps an even rhythm with a modest x-height and generous internal space. Numerals follow the same italic slant and contrast, with old-style softness in the curves and a consistent, text-oriented color.
It works well as an accompanying italic in long-form reading—book typography, essays, and magazines—where a clear yet graceful emphasis is needed. It also suits pull quotes, leads, and captions that benefit from a classic, refined italic texture without becoming decorative.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, suggesting bookish elegance rather than display dramatics. Its italic voice feels courteous and expressive, suitable for emphasis with a composed, classical character.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic: legible in continuous reading, rhythmically even, and expressive through controlled contrast and calligraphic tapering rather than ornament.
Round letters maintain open counters and stable baselines, and the slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. The italics rely on subtle tapering and brisk serifs for energy, avoiding exaggerated swashes so the texture remains steady in paragraph settings.