Serif Normal Emlab 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, invitations, headlines, classic, literary, formal, refined, elegant emphasis, classic text, editorial voice, formal tone, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, dynamic, oldstyle.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and sharp, tapered terminals. Strokes show calligraphic modulation, with thin hairlines and thicker main stems, and bracketed serifs that often resolve into pointed wedges. The overall rhythm is lively and slightly variable in letterwidths, with open counters and smooth curves that keep text flowing while maintaining crisp edges in joins and finials.
It suits editorial typography where an expressive italic is needed for emphasis, subheads, or pull quotes, and it can also work for book typography in titles and display lines. The refined contrast and sharp terminals make it especially appropriate for formal materials such as invitations, programs, and premium brand communications, where a classic serif voice is desired.
The font reads as traditional and cultivated, with a distinctly literary tone. Its italic movement and sharp detailing add elegance and a sense of craft, suggesting formality without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-oriented serif italic with elevated contrast and a calligraphic edge, balancing readability with expressive movement for elegant emphasis and polished setting.
Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly condensed in places, while the lowercase introduces more cursive energy through angled entry strokes and teardrop-like terminals. Numerals share the same calligraphic contrast and slant, helping mixed text maintain consistent color and motion.