Serif Normal Eshi 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book italics, magazines, pull quotes, invitations, classic, refined, literary, formal, dynamic, elegant text, editorial voice, space-saving, traditional tone, clear hierarchy, bracketed serifs, crisp terminals, tapered strokes, calligraphic stress, editorial color.
A slanted serif design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharp, well-defined terminals. The proportions are compact and vertically oriented, with a relatively tight rhythm and brisk, calligraphic stress that shows through in curves and diagonals. Serifs read as crisp and bracketed rather than blocky, and the overall color on the page is lively, with energetic joins and tapered strokes that keep word shapes elegant and slightly dramatic.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, reviews, and book interiors where an italic serif is used for emphasis, quotations, or lead-ins. It can also serve display roles in refined contexts—chapter openers, pull quotes, invitations, or cultural branding—where a classical, high-contrast italic tone is desirable and space is at a premium.
This typeface conveys a classic, literary tone with a touch of formality. Its crisp contrast and rightward slant add a sense of motion and refinement, suggesting an editorial or cultured voice rather than a casual one.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional bookish serif voice in an inclined style, balancing elegance with compact economy. Strong contrast and tapered details aim to add sophistication and emphasis, while maintaining recognizable, conventional letterforms suitable for continuous reading in short to moderate runs.
The sample text shows consistent slant and a pronounced contrast that creates a sparkling texture at larger sizes, while the narrow proportions keep lines compact. Numerals follow the same inclined, high-contrast treatment, giving a cohesive typographic voice across text and figures.