Serif Normal Eshi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, literary titles, magazines, quotations, classic, literary, refined, formal, text italic, formal emphasis, editorial voice, classic styling, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, sharp, elegant.
This italic serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, tapered terminals and finely bracketed serifs. The forms lean with a steady, consistent angle and a fluid, handwritten rhythm, while retaining disciplined, bookish construction in the capitals. Curves are smooth and slightly compressed, counters stay open, and joins are clean, giving the face a polished, high-contrast texture. Numerals follow the same elegant stroke logic, with a mix of straight, chiseled stems and sweeping curves that keep the set visually cohesive.
Well suited for long-form editorial and book typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary styling. It also performs nicely in literary titles, pull quotes, magazine features, and other contexts that benefit from a classic, high-contrast italic with a refined finish.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with an old-world, literary feel that reads as confident and refined rather than playful. Its energetic italic movement adds warmth and emphasis while maintaining a formal, editorial demeanor.
The design appears intended as a conventional text companion italic with a distinctly calligraphic backbone: expressive enough to differentiate emphasis, but controlled enough to sit comfortably in serious reading environments.
Capitals feel stately and measured, while lowercase shapes show more calligraphic motion, creating a pleasing hierarchy for mixed-case settings. The ampersand and swash-like strokes in letters such as the lowercase w add a touch of flourish without tipping into overt ornamentation.