Serif Normal Epbor 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, quotations, elegant, classic, refined, literary, editorial voice, classic italic, refined emphasis, print tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, diagonal stress, crisp, sharp.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a clear calligraphic rhythm. The letterforms lean decisively, with tapered entry strokes, sharp terminals, and bracketed serifs that stay crisp rather than heavy. Capitals feel slightly expansive and formal, while lowercase maintains a steady, readable pace with modest x-height and lively joins. Numerals follow the same italic logic, mixing strong vertical stems with curved strokes and tapered ends for a consistent texture in text.
This style works especially well for editorial typography, book and magazine settings where italic is used for emphasis, and refined display applications such as invitations, announcements, and pull quotes. It can also serve as a complementary italic in traditional serif systems for headings and subheads where a classic, high-contrast voice is desired.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, with an editorial sophistication that reads as literary and cultured. Its energetic slant and bright contrast add a sense of motion and emphasis, making it feel well-suited to expressive but still restrained typography.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, high-contrast italic with a formal, print-oriented texture—balancing readability with expressive, calligraphic movement. It aims to deliver a classic serif tone that can carry both continuous reading and elegant emphasis.
Stroke contrast remains consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a bright page color at larger sizes. Curves show a gentle diagonal stress, and many terminals finish with a subtle flick that reinforces the italic, pen-informed character.