Serif Normal Emgat 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial text, quotations, introductions, packaging, literary, refined, classic, editorial, formal, text emphasis, classic elegance, calligraphic flair, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, diagonal stress, crisp, delicate.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, tapered terminals and finely bracketed serifs that feel cut rather than rounded. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation and a consistent rightward slant, with lively entry and exit strokes that give the lowercase a handwritten, pen-like flow. Curves are taut and slightly narrow, counters stay open, and capitals are elegant and slightly calligraphic, producing a crisp rhythm at text sizes while retaining a decorative edge in larger settings.
Well suited for long-form editorial applications where an italic is needed for emphasis—books, magazines, pull quotes, captions, and forewords. It can also work effectively in refined branding and packaging, especially for short phrases where its sharp contrast and brisk slant can add polish.
The overall tone is cultivated and literary, leaning toward traditional book typography with an expressive italic voice. It reads as refined and slightly dramatic, suitable for conveying sophistication without becoming overly ornate.
Designed to provide a traditional, high-contrast italic companion that reads cleanly while preserving the expressive motion of a calligraphic pen. The intent appears to balance conventional text-serif structure with a more energetic, stylized italic flavor for emphasis and display moments.
The italics show a clear diagonal stress and pronounced join shaping in letters like m/n and r, while figures are similarly slanted and contrasty, matching the text color of the alphabet. The ampersand is notably decorative and calligraphic, standing out as a display-friendly accent within otherwise conventional forms.