Serif Normal Emgan 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, formal, warm, refined, readable italic, classic text, editorial tone, elegant emphasis, calligraphic, bracketed, flowing, old-style, bookish.
This is a slanted serif with a smooth, calligraphic rhythm and moderate stroke modulation. Serifs are bracketed and softly shaped, with tapered terminals and gently cupped ends that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. The italics feel built into the letterforms (not simply obliqued), with flowing joins and a consistent rightward motion across both capitals and lowercase. Counters are comfortably open, and the overall color stays even in text despite the lively curves and angled stress.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as books, magazines, long-form articles, and pull quotes where an elegant italic texture is desirable. It can also work for formal communications—programs, invitations, and refined branding—when you want a classic serif voice with a graceful slant.
The tone is traditional and literary, evoking classic book typography and editorial refinement. Its italic voice reads expressive but controlled, suggesting elegance and ease rather than flamboyance. Overall it feels trustworthy and cultured, with a slightly warm, humanist character.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, highly readable serif italic with a distinctly calligraphic construction. It aims to balance traditional bookish credibility with enough movement and personality to carry emphasis in text and display settings.
The capitals have a stately presence with pronounced curves and angled entry/exit strokes, while the lowercase shows a handwritten influence that increases momentum in running text. Numerals follow the same slanted, serifed logic, blending naturally with the alphabet and maintaining a cohesive, text-oriented feel.