Serif Normal Epbus 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, invitations, quotations, elegant, literary, formal, classic, refined, text italic, classic refinement, calligraphic warmth, emphasis voice, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, sheared.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and flowing, calligraphic modulation. Strokes show sharp thick–thin transitions and diagonal stress, with bracketed wedge-like serifs and tapered terminals that keep the outlines crisp. Capitals are compact and stately with gently flared entry/exit strokes, while the lowercase is more cursive in rhythm, featuring lively ascenders/descenders and occasional looped or hooked forms. Figures follow the same italic logic, with narrow, angled shapes and distinctive curves that feel integrated with the text face.
Well suited to book and editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, citations, pull quotes, and refined display lines. It can also support formal stationery and invitation work, especially when set at moderate to larger sizes where the contrast and tapered details can breathe.
The overall tone is refined and literary, projecting a traditional sense of polish and formality. Its energetic italic movement adds a graceful, expressive cadence without becoming ornamental or script-like.
Designed as a classic, text-oriented italic that combines traditional serif structure with a distinctly calligraphic stroke model. The aim appears to be an expressive companion style for reading contexts, offering elegance and motion while maintaining typographic discipline.
Spacing and letterfit appear tuned for continuous reading, with a steady baseline rhythm and clear internal counters despite the strong contrast. The italic angle is consistent across letters and numerals, giving paragraphs a cohesive forward motion.