Serif Normal Emdiv 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, literary fiction, longform text, invitations, classic, literary, elegant, formal, text emphasis, classic tone, editorial clarity, refined hierarchy, bracketing, calligraphic, refined, crisp, bookish.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and sharp, tapered terminals. Serifs are finely bracketed and often finish in pointed or wedge-like ends, giving strokes a crisp, engraved feel. Curves are smooth and controlled, with lively entry/exit strokes and occasional ball terminals in the lowercase. Proportions feel traditional and text-oriented, with clear ascender/descender reach and a steady rhythm across words.
It suits book and magazine typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, titles, pull quotes, or refined longform settings. The sharp contrast and traditional serif detailing also make it appropriate for formal stationery and understated luxury branding, especially at text and subheadline sizes.
The font reads as classic and cultivated, evoking traditional book typography and formal editorial styling. Its italic energy adds a sense of motion and sophistication without becoming decorative, creating a poised, literary tone.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic: expressive enough to signal emphasis and hierarchy, but disciplined in proportions and spacing to maintain readability and an even page color.
Uppercase forms are stately and restrained, while the lowercase carries more calligraphic character—noticeable in the flowing joins and the shaped tails on letters like g, j, and y. Numerals follow the same italic stress and contrast, pairing well with the text texture rather than standing apart.