Serif Normal Emrev 10 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, quotations, literary, classic, refined, scholarly, text emphasis, classic readability, editorial tone, traditional craft, literary voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, humanist, lively.
This serif italic shows a moderately calligraphic construction with gently bracketed serifs and smooth, flowing joins. Strokes exhibit a clear diagonal stress and controlled contrast, with tapered entry/exit strokes that keep curves crisp rather than soft. Proportions feel slightly expansive, with open counters and a steady rhythm across text; capitals are stately and restrained, while lowercase forms are energetic with pronounced italic motion. Details like the angled terminals, compact shoulder shapes, and the long, descending forms (notably in j, p, q, and y) contribute to a lively, text-forward texture.
Well suited to continuous reading environments such as books, longform editorial, and magazine typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, titles, or foreign phrases. It also works effectively for pull quotes, captions, and refined branding moments that benefit from a classic serif italic with a calm, readable texture.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with an elegant, slightly formal voice. Its italic slant reads as expressive and cultured rather than flamboyant, suggesting careful, editorial refinement. The result feels dependable for serious reading while still offering a touch of personality and warmth.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances readability with a traditionally crafted, humanist feel. Its details emphasize smooth word shapes, consistent rhythm, and a cultivated tone appropriate for editorial and literary settings.
The italic angle is consistent across cases and figures, and the numerals follow the same slanted, serifed logic for a cohesive page color. Letterforms remain clear at text sizes due to open apertures and relatively generous internal space, while the serif treatment adds a polished finish.