Serif Normal Eske 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, elegant, literary, classical, refined, text italic, classic revival, editorial emphasis, refined display, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, dynamic, transitional.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp hairlines and firm, tapered stems. Serifs are bracketed and smoothly integrated, with pointed terminals and a consistent rightward slant that creates lively forward motion. The capitals feel measured and slightly narrow, while the lowercase shows more modulation and written nuance, including single-storey forms and curved entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing sharp angles with rounded bowls for a cohesive, text-oriented rhythm.
This style suits long-form editorial settings—books, essays, and magazine features—especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or expressive passages. It also performs well in refined display contexts such as chapter openers, pull quotes, and formal invitations where high-contrast detail can be appreciated.
The overall tone is polished and literary, suggesting traditional book typography with a touch of courtly elegance. Its energetic italic angle reads as expressive without becoming informal, conveying sophistication and a classical sensibility.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with calligraphic influence, balancing traditional proportions with pronounced contrast to deliver an elegant, readable italic voice for editorial typography.
Across the set, spacing appears balanced for continuous reading, with clear internal counters and careful stroke thinning at joins. The italic construction favors graceful curves and tapered finishes, giving word shapes a fluid, slightly dramatic cadence in larger sizes.