Serif Normal Emlat 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, quotations, introductions, packaging, literary, classic, formal, refined, text emphasis, classic tone, elegant reading, print tradition, calligraphic, bracketed, flowing, angled, lively.
A right-leaning serif italic with crisp, bracketed serifs and a gently modulated stroke. The letterforms show calligraphic construction: tapered terminals, angled entry/exit strokes, and a rhythmic, forward-moving texture. Uppercase forms are relatively narrow and sweeping, while lowercase shapes are compact with a short x-height and pronounced ascenders/descenders, giving lines a dynamic vertical profile. Numerals follow the same slanted, traditional style, with open counters and curved joins that keep the texture fluid rather than rigid.
Well suited for literary and editorial settings where an italic voice is needed—such as emphasis within body text, quotations, captions, forewords, and pull quotes. It can also serve in refined branding and packaging when a classic, formal tone and a fluent italic texture are desired.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, with an editorial, bookish character. Its slanted forms and lively terminals add a sense of motion and elegance, reading as formal without feeling static. The style suggests classic print typography and a measured, polished voice.
Likely drawn to provide a conventional, readable serif italic with a distinctly calligraphic flow, aimed at delivering a classic typographic color in continuous text while remaining graceful at display sizes.
The italic angle is consistent across cases, and the design relies on tapered ends and curved joins to maintain continuity in text. Spacing appears comfortable in running copy, producing a softly undulating rhythm typical of classic italics.