Serif Normal Ehti 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, essays, invitations, literary, classic, refined, warm, scholarly, readability, emphasis, tradition, elegance, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, flared.
A slanted serif with a calligraphic, oldstyle construction and bracketed serifs that taper into the stems. Strokes show modest modulation with diagonal stress and gently flared terminals, giving curves a soft, pen-like swell. Proportions are moderately narrow with a slightly lively rhythm, and the italic forms lean with smooth entry/exit strokes rather than sharp joins. Numerals and capitals follow the same controlled, traditional serif language, staying crisp at the ends while remaining fluid through bowls and diagonals.
Well-suited to long-form text such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where an italic serif is needed for emphasis with a traditional tone. It can also work for cultured display applications—chapter openings, pull quotes, and formal stationery—where a refined, classic italic is desired.
The overall tone feels classic and bookish, with a quiet elegance suited to traditional reading environments. Its italic voice reads as expressive but restrained—more literary and editorial than decorative—adding warmth and sophistication without becoming overly stylized.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable italic serif with a strong historical, pen-influenced foundation. It aims to provide clear emphasis and graceful texture in continuous text while maintaining a dignified, traditional character.
The lowercase shows a clear cursive influence in letters like a, e, and g, while capitals retain a more formal, engraved presence. Spacing appears even in text, with enough openness to keep lines from feeling cramped despite the italic slant.