Serif Normal Esli 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This italic serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with fine hairlines and crisp, bracketed wedge serifs. Stems carry a steady rightward slant and tapered terminals, producing a lively diagonal rhythm across words. Uppercase forms are relatively narrow and poised, while the lowercase combines compact counters with occasional entry/exit swashes (notably in forms like the w and some descenders). Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with slender joins and sharp finishing strokes that read as classic book-italic figures.
Well suited for book and magazine typography where an expressive italic is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or secondary text. It also works nicely in refined display contexts—such as literary titles, formal invitations, and brand wordmarks—where high contrast and crisp serifs can be shown at moderate to large sizes.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, with a distinctly literary, editorial feel. Its calligraphic stress and sharp finishing details add a sense of sophistication and ceremony, making it feel more formal than casual.
The design appears intended as a classic, high-contrast text serif italic that brings traditional calligraphic movement into contemporary typesetting. Its sharp serifs and tapered terminals aim to deliver elegance and clarity while providing a distinctive italic voice for editorial and formal display use.
The italic construction leans on pointed joins and slightly springy curves, which helps maintain sparkle in longer settings but can make very small sizes feel delicate due to the thin hairlines. The design’s rhythm is driven by diagonal strokes and tapered terminals, giving it an energetic, engraved-like texture in paragraphs.