Serif Normal Emgan 11 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, formal invitations, classic, literary, formal, elegant, text italic, editorial tone, classical feel, refined emphasis, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, lively rhythm, diagonal stress, open counters.
A slanted serif design with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a clearly calligraphic construction. Strokes show a moderate thick–thin pattern with diagonal stress, and curves transition smoothly into terminals. Proportions lean slightly narrow with crisp, tapered joins and a lively, right-leaning rhythm; the lowercase forms are compact with open counters and a steady baseline, while capitals are restrained and classical in silhouette. Numerals follow the same italic logic, with angled figures and subtle entry/exit strokes that keep texture consistent in text.
Well-suited to book typography, magazine/editorial layouts, and any setting where a classic italic voice is needed for emphasis or longer passages such as introductions, pull quotes, or captions. It also fits refined branding and formal collateral when a traditional, serifed tone is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, with an editorial elegance that reads as literary and established rather than trendy. Its motion and tapered detailing add warmth and sophistication, lending a refined, slightly dramatic voice to headings and running text alike.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a calligraphic underpinning, balancing readability with expressive slant and tapered detailing. It aims to provide a familiar literary texture while adding enough movement and contrast to feel polished in contemporary editorial use.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to create momentum in lines of text, while maintaining clear letter separation. Distinctive swash-like movement appears in several lowercase forms (notably in curved letters), giving the face a more expressive texture than a purely utilitarian text italic.