Serif Normal Emlin 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazine, invitations, quotations, classic, elegant, literary, refined, formal, text italic, formal emphasis, classic readability, editorial tone, traditional elegance, calligraphic, bracketed serifs, diagonal stress, sharp terminals, airy spacing.
A high-contrast italic serif with slender hairlines, fuller diagonals, and crisp, bracketed serifs that taper to sharp terminals. The forms lean with a steady, even slant and show a distinct calligraphic rhythm, with diagonal stress and smoothly modulated curves. Proportions feel fairly open, with generous internal counters and clear differentiation between capitals, lowercase, and figures; the italic shaping is assertive, especially in rounded letters and the more cursive lowercase construction.
Well-suited to editorial and book contexts where an elegant italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, captions, or literary front matter. It can also support formal communications such as invitations and announcements, and works effectively for premium branding lines or headings where a classic, refined voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, combining refinement with a slightly dramatic, editorial flair. Its sharp serifs and lively italics suggest sophistication and tradition rather than casual or utilitarian use.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic with strong calligraphic influence, prioritizing elegance, contrast, and a smooth reading rhythm for print-like typography. Its disciplined slant and crisp detailing suggest a focus on traditional typesetting conventions and refined emphasis.
The lowercase shows a distinctly cursive italic construction with expressive entry/exit strokes, while the capitals remain more restrained and formal, creating a traditional text-italic contrast. Numerals appear similarly slanted and high-contrast, matching the letterforms’ polished, print-oriented character.