Serif Normal Eplom 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, invitations, headlines, literary, classic, refined, formal, text elegance, classical tone, calligraphic italic, editorial polish, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, lively rhythm.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic construction. Strokes show a strong thick–thin modulation with diagonal stress, and terminals often finish with teardrop or tapered forms. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with a gently cupped, handwritten feel rather than rigid geometry. Proportions are fairly traditional with moderate ascenders and descenders, and a slightly variable character width that produces an animated, reading-oriented texture across lines. Figures follow the same italic logic, with flowing curves and pronounced contrast.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an expressive italic serif is desired, especially for emphasis, quotations, and elegant subheads. It also works well for formal print pieces such as invitations and programs, and for display settings where its high contrast and calligraphic shapes can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The overall tone is classical and literary, suggesting traditional book typography and refined print craft. Its energetic italic slant and crisp contrast add a sense of elegance and momentum, reading as formal and somewhat romantic rather than neutral or technical.
The design appears intended as a traditional, reading-friendly italic serif that balances classical book typography with a more handwritten, calligraphic sparkle. Its goal seems to be delivering elegance and fluency in text while maintaining a disciplined, conventional serif structure.
The uppercase forms are stately and well-spaced, while the lowercase shows more cursive movement, especially in letters with long entry/exit strokes. The rhythm in text is lively due to the combination of narrow and wider forms and the pronounced contrast, which helps create a sophisticated, editorial color on the page.