Serif Normal Epras 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, invitations, quotations, classic, literary, refined, formal, text emphasis, traditional reading, editorial voice, formal tone, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, flowing, elegant.
A high-contrast italic serif with flowing, calligraphic construction and a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes transition from hairline thins to firm stems, with tapered terminals and bracketed serifs that feel carved rather than mechanical. The letterforms show lively modulation and subtly uneven widths, creating a natural rhythm across words. Ascenders are relatively long, counters are open, and the overall texture is crisp yet supple, maintaining clarity even at smaller text sizes in the sample.
It performs well for continuous reading in books and editorial layouts, especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotes, or introductory matter. The refined contrast and traditional serif detailing also make it suitable for formal stationery and invitation-style typography, and for elegant headlines when set with generous spacing.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—polished and traditional with an expressive italic flourish. Its contrast and curvature suggest refinement and formality, suited to content that benefits from a cultivated, editorial voice rather than a neutral, utilitarian one.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a strong calligraphic underpinning, balancing readability with expressive modulation. Its proportions and contrast aim to deliver a familiar, traditional typographic color while providing a graceful, articulate slant for narrative and editorial use.
Caps remain dignified and steady while lowercase forms bring most of the motion, with noticeable entry/exit strokes and tapered joins that enhance forward momentum. Numerals follow the same italic logic, with curved forms and delicate hairlines that match the text color.