Serif Normal Emlun 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, quotes, subheads, literary, classical, refined, scholarly, text emphasis, literary tone, editorial clarity, classic refinement, bracketed, calligraphic, angled stress, open counters, sharp terminals.
A slanted serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a moderately modulated stroke that reads clearly at text sizes. The letterforms show a traditional, bookish construction with angled stress, open counters, and a steady rhythm across lines. Uppercase shapes feel stately and upright in proportion even with the italic slant, while lowercase forms are compact and fluid, with neatly finished terminals and a consistent, slightly calligraphic movement.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, particularly for emphasis, quotations, and secondary typographic roles such as intros, captions, and subheads. It also fits refined branding or stationery where a traditional italic serif is desired without excessive ornament.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, with an editorial polish that suggests literature, scholarship, and formal correspondence. Its italic voice feels expressive without becoming decorative, lending a sense of elegance and emphasis rather than exuberance.
The design appears intended as a conventional text italic that balances formality and readability, offering a confident, literary color on the page. Its controlled contrast and traditional serif treatment aim to integrate smoothly into composed paragraphs while still delivering clear typographic emphasis.
Curves and joins are handled cleanly, producing smooth word shapes in running text. Numerals follow the same italic rhythm, with simple, legible forms that sit comfortably alongside the letters, reinforcing a cohesive text system.