Serif Normal Emlab 15 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, invitations, branding, headlines, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, elegant italic, classic tone, calligraphic flavor, editorial emphasis, calligraphic, bracketed, tapered, lively, flowing.
A high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced rightward slant and a crisp, calligraphic construction. Strokes taper sharply into fine hairlines, while stems and main diagonals carry noticeably heavier weight, creating a bright, shimmering texture in text. Serifs are bracketed and often drawn as pointed, sweeping terminals that extend the motion of the stroke rather than sitting as blunt feet. Proportions feel generously spaced with relatively open counters, and the overall rhythm is energetic, with many glyphs showing subtle entry/exit strokes and curved joins that emphasize handwriting influence.
This face suits editorial typography, book and magazine display, and other contexts where an elegant italic voice is desirable. It works particularly well for headlines, pull quotes, titling, invitations, and brand applications that benefit from a refined, traditional serif impression. For longer passages, it will perform best where ample size and leading can preserve the delicate hairlines and high-contrast detail.
The font communicates an upscale, literary tone—expressive and formal without feeling overly ornate. Its sharp contrast and sweeping terminals suggest tradition and craft, lending a sense of ceremony and sophistication to headlines and highlighted text.
The design appears intended to provide a classic, humanist-leaning italic with clear calligraphic cues, balancing readability with expressive stroke movement. Its sharp contrast, bracketed serifs, and sweeping terminals are geared toward producing a polished, premium texture in display and emphasis settings.
In the sample setting, the italic structure stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive, flowing line. The figures read as old-style leaning forms with strong diagonal stress, matching the lively, calligraphic feel of the letters.