Serif Normal Esja 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, invitations, branding, literary, refined, classical, elegant, elegant emphasis, literary tone, classic revival, editorial clarity, formal voice, calligraphic, bracketed, swashy, curvilinear, transitional.
A high-contrast italic serif with flowing, calligraphic construction and strongly bracketed wedge-like serifs. Strokes taper sharply into hairlines, with pronounced thick-to-thin modulation and smooth, rounded joins that give the outlines a polished, engraved feel. The italics show lively entry/exit strokes and occasional swash-like terminals, especially in the lowercase, while capitals remain formal but gently angled. Figures are oldstyle-leaning in spirit, with varied widths and distinctive curved terminals that match the letterforms’ rhythmic slant.
Well-suited to long-form editorial settings such as books, magazines, and literary journals where a refined italic voice is needed for emphasis, headings, or quotations. It can also support premium branding and formal printed materials—programs, invitations, and certificates—where high contrast and calligraphic detail add sophistication.
The font reads as refined and literary, with an elegant, slightly dramatic tone typical of formal publishing. Its energetic italic movement adds sophistication and a touch of flourish without becoming overly ornamental.
Designed to provide a classic italic companion with pronounced contrast and graceful, calligraphy-informed detailing, balancing formal serif tradition with expressive movement. The intent appears to be a polished text face that delivers elegance and emphasis while maintaining an even, readable typographic color.
Spacing appears moderately open for an italic, helping the pronounced contrast and curved serifs stay legible in text. The overall texture forms a steady rightward rhythm, with standout character in letters like the Q, g, y, and z through their curved tails and terminals.