Serif Normal Emgoh 11 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, magazines, pull quotes, introductions, branding, literary, classic, elegant, editorial, refined, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic refinement, readability, calligraphic, bracketed, wedge serifs, oblique stress, lively rhythm.
A serif italic with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a gently calligraphic stroke flow. The design shows moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes, with rounded joins and slightly cupped terminals that keep curves smooth and continuous. Capitals are relatively formal and stable, while the lowercase is more animated, with generous entry/exit strokes and softly tapered finishes. Counters are open and the overall rhythm is even, supporting continuous reading while still showing an expressive slant.
Well-suited for book and long-form typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, titles within text, or cited material. It also works in editorial layouts—magazines, essays, and cultural publishing—where a classic serif italic can add tone to pull quotes and headings. In branding, it can communicate heritage and sophistication, especially when used sparingly as an accent style.
The tone is traditional and literary, with an editorial elegance that feels cultivated rather than ornate. Its italic forms read as confident and fluent, giving text a sense of motion and emphasis without becoming decorative. Overall it conveys refinement, credibility, and a subtly classic charm.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional text serif italic with enough calligraphic influence to feel expressive, while preserving clarity and consistency for reading. It balances traditional proportions with lively italic detailing to serve both emphasis in body text and more prominent editorial moments.
The numerals follow the italic angle and share the same contrast and serif treatment, helping mixed text feel cohesive. Letterforms like the Q, J, and z show distinctive italic character with pronounced swashes/curves, adding personality at display sizes while remaining consistent with the text style.