Serif Normal Ehwa 13 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a slanted serif with slender proportions, bracketed serifs, and a clear diagonal stress that gives the letters a flowing, handwritten rhythm without becoming script-like. Strokes taper smoothly into sharp terminals, with moderately sized serifs that stay crisp at text sizes. Uppercase forms are elegant and open, with restrained curves and a slightly narrow stance; the italic construction is evident in the sweeping J, the angled cross strokes, and the lively entry/exit strokes. Lowercase shows a traditional two-storey g and a long, descending y with a gentle curl, plus a compact, rounded dot on i/j. Figures follow the same calligraphic logic, with light, refined curves and variable stroke endings that keep the line texture lively.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, especially for italic passages, pull quotes, and captions that benefit from a cultivated tone. It can also support formal materials such as invitations, programs, and refined brand identities when set with ample leading and measured tracking.
The overall tone is polished and literary, suggesting traditional book typography and editorial seriousness. Its italic slant and tapered finishing strokes add a graceful, slightly romantic flavor suited to emphasis, quotations, and high-end branding where elegance matters more than blunt impact.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif italic with classic proportions and a calligraphic undercurrent, balancing elegance and clarity. Its goal seems to be a dependable text voice that still feels crafted and expressive in emphasis settings.
Spacing appears generous enough to keep counters open in running text, while the angled stems create a consistent forward motion across lines. The ampersand and the more expressive capitals (notably Q and J) provide a subtle display character, but the design remains disciplined and text-oriented.