Serif Normal Ehwa 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, invitations, quotations, literary, refined, traditional, calm, formal, readability, elegance, classic tone, editorial voice, italic emphasis, oldstyle, calligraphic, bracketed, delicate, bookish.
A slanted serif with a calligraphic, oldstyle construction and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes show a consistent pen-like modulation, with tapered terminals, soft entry/exit strokes, and open counters that keep the texture airy at text sizes. Proportions are moderately compact with clearly differentiated forms; capitals feel classical and restrained while the lowercase is more fluid, with long ascenders/descenders and a rhythmic, slightly springy baseline flow. Numerals are similarly inclined and refined, matching the letterforms’ delicate finishing.
Well suited to editorial typography such as book interiors, magazines, and long-form reading where a refined italic voice is desired. It also works effectively for pull quotes, captions, and formal correspondence or invitations that benefit from a classic, polished tone.
The font conveys a cultured, bookish tone—elegant without feeling ornate. Its italic movement adds warmth and a conversational sophistication suited to editorial or literary contexts, while still reading as traditional and composed.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a clear calligraphic underpinning, aiming to balance readability with elegance. Its controlled contrast and restrained serifs suggest a focus on comfortable continuous reading and a timeless typographic character.
Stroke endings often resolve into subtle hooks or teardrop-like terminals, reinforcing a handwritten italic flavor within a disciplined serif framework. Spacing appears even and text color stays relatively light, giving paragraphs a graceful, breathable cadence.