Serif Normal Ehwu 2 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, invitations, poetry, quotations, refined, literary, classic, airy, graceful, elegant emphasis, classic text, formal tone, delicate rhythm, calligraphic, hairline, delicate, high-waisted, crisp.
A delicate italic serif with narrow hairline strokes and crisp, lightly bracketed serifs. The forms are high-waisted with generous ascenders and descenders, and a noticeably right-leaning posture throughout. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals tend toward tapered, pen-like endings, and joins stay clean without heavy thickening, giving the design a light, airy texture. Spacing reads open and even, supporting a flowing rhythm in continuous text.
This style works best where a graceful italic voice is needed: editorial typography, book interiors, pull quotes, and short-form literary setting. It can also suit invitations and formal stationery, especially at moderate sizes where the hairline details remain crisp and legible.
The overall tone is elegant and cultivated, with a quiet, bookish sophistication. Its lightness and calligraphic inflection lend it a formal, intimate feel—more poetic than forceful—suited to refined editorial or ceremonial settings.
The design appears intended as a refined text italic that adds emphasis without heaviness, prioritizing elegance, continuity, and a classical reading rhythm. It aims to evoke traditional serif typography while maintaining a notably light, airy color on the page.
Uppercase characters show classical proportions and restrained flourish, while the lowercase introduces more cursive movement (notably in letters with loops and long descenders). Numerals follow the same italic, fine-stroked logic, keeping the texture consistent across mixed content.