Serif Normal Epkeh 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, invitations, quotations, classic, literary, formal, elegant, scholarly, text italic, editorial tone, traditional styling, readable emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, open counters, graceful.
This typeface is an italic serif with a steady, medium stroke contrast and clearly bracketed serifs. Letterforms show a consistent rightward slant and a smooth, calligraphic flow, with gently tapered terminals and rounded joins that keep the texture even across words. Capitals are slightly restrained and refined, while the lowercase shows open counters and clear, traditional construction; figures follow the same italic rhythm with oldstyle-like movement in their curves and diagonals.
Well suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, and long-form articles where an italic is needed for emphasis, titles, or quoted material. It can also work effectively for formal stationery or invitations, and for short display lines that benefit from a classic, polished italic texture.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, with a composed, editorial presence. Its italic voice reads as cultured and expressive rather than flamboyant, lending a sense of formality and quiet elegance.
The design appears intended as a conventional text italic that prioritizes readability and typographic tradition, offering an elegant slanted companion for continuous reading and nuanced emphasis. Its balanced contrast and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on versatility in print-like, editorial settings.
In text, the spacing and rhythm create a cohesive diagonal ‘wave’ typical of text italics, with enough contrast and serif definition to hold its shape at reading sizes. Curved letters and diagonals (such as in S, C, V, W, and the numerals) emphasize a smooth, traditional pen-influenced motion.