Serif Normal Emmih 15 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, literary titles, quotations, classic, literary, formal, refined, warm, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic readability, formal polish, bracketed, calligraphic, diagonal stress, sharp terminals, lively rhythm.
This is an italic serif with a calligraphic construction and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes show moderate contrast with clear diagonal stress, and the serifs are bracketed and tapered rather than blocky, giving joins and terminals a smooth, drawn quality. Capitals feel stately and slightly narrow with crisp, pointed finishing strokes, while the lowercase is more fluid with gently varying widths and noticeable entry/exit strokes. Overall spacing and rhythm read like a traditional book face italic, with lively forms (notably the curved bowls and angled arms) that keep text moving without becoming ornamental.
It performs well for long-form editorial typography where an italic companion is needed for emphasis, quotations, captions, and sidebars. The crisp capitals and confident slant also make it suitable for literary titling, pull quotes, and formal invitations or programs where a traditional serif italic tone is desired.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—formal but approachable—suggesting tradition, trust, and editorial polish. Its italic energy adds motion and emphasis, creating a poised, expressive voice suited to sophisticated, text-forward contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances readability with calligraphic nuance. It aims to deliver a polished, traditional texture in paragraphs while providing enough character in the italics to carry emphasis and display roles without looking decorative.
Numerals are oldstyle-leaning in feel with angled, calligraphic details and varied silhouettes that match the italic texture. The italic forms remain controlled and highly legible in the sample paragraphs, with distinctive lettershapes that help word recognition while preserving a refined, conventional page color.