Serif Normal Emgat 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, quotations, elegant, literary, classic, refined, formal, elegant emphasis, editorial voice, classical tone, formal display, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, flowing, crisp.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced rightward slant and smooth, calligraphic stroke modulation. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with tapered terminals and sharp entry/exit strokes that give letters a crisp, engraved feel. Curves are round and open, counters are generously shaped, and the overall rhythm is fluid, with subtle width variation from glyph to glyph. Figures follow the same italic construction, with slim diagonals and delicate finishing strokes that keep them light on the page.
This font is well suited for editorial settings such as magazines, book typography, and long-form quotations where an elegant italic voice is needed. It can also perform well in formal communications—programs, invitations, and certificates—especially at display and subhead sizes where the high contrast and refined details remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with a traditional elegance suited to refined editorial typography. Its brisk, flowing italic energy reads as cultured and expressive rather than casual, lending a sense of ceremony to headings and emphasis in text.
The design appears intended to provide a classic, expressive serif italic with strong calligraphic character and a measured, traditional tone. Its emphasis seems to be on graceful emphasis and display usage, balancing readability with a distinctly refined presence.
Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly expansive, while the lowercase shows lively cursive influences in letters like a, f, g, and y. At larger sizes the hairlines and sharp serifs become a defining feature, emphasizing sophistication and contrast.