Serif Normal Esko 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classical, fashionable, elegance, emphasis, editorial voice, classicism, refinement, calligraphic, brisk, crisp, airy, sharp.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp hairline-to-stem transitions. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered, with wedge-like terminals and a distinctly drawn italic construction throughout. The curves are smooth and slightly tensioned, counters stay fairly open, and the rhythm is lively thanks to narrow joins, angled entry strokes, and compact, neatly aligned proportions. Numerals and capitals maintain the same polished contrast and forward motion, producing a cohesive, editorial texture in running text.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and literary pull quotes where an elegant italic voice is needed. It also fits high-end branding, invitations, and headings that benefit from a refined, classical italic presence, especially at medium to larger sizes.
The overall tone is sophisticated and cultured, with a poised, old-world italic sensibility that reads as formal rather than casual. Its brisk strokes and glossy contrast lend a fashionable, premium feel suited to refined typography.
The design appears intended as a traditional, high-contrast italic for polished text setting, emphasizing graceful motion, sharp detailing, and a bright, upscale typographic color.
In the sample text, spacing and stroke modulation create a bright, delicate color on the page, with the thins staying very fine and the shapes reading best when given some room. The italic emphasis is strong and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a continuous sense of motion.