Serif Flared Emhi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, literary, classic, refined, authoritative, readability, elegance, authority, classic revival, text color, oldstyle, calligraphic, bracketed, flared, modulated.
A serif typeface with strongly modulated strokes and pronounced contrast, showing flared, bracketed terminals that widen as strokes meet the serif. Curves are generous and open, with a steady, readable rhythm in text and moderately compact counters. The capitals feel stately and evenly proportioned, while the lowercase shows classic book-face traits: a two-storey “a,” a looped “g,” and a sturdy “t” with a defined foot. Numerals are proportional and serifed, matching the text color and contrast of the letters.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs strongly in titles, pull quotes, and refined branding applications that benefit from contrast and traditional detailing.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with a bookish, editorial voice that feels established rather than trendy. Its crisp contrast and shaped terminals add a touch of formality and polish, suggesting careful craft and a measured pace.
The design appears intended as a contemporary take on a classic reading serif, emphasizing contrast, flared/bracketed terminals, and dependable text rhythm to create an authoritative, polished typographic voice.
In the sample text, the type sets with a dark, confident color and clear word shapes, helped by the distinct serifs and pronounced stroke modulation. Round letters (like O/C) read smooth and controlled, while diagonals (V/W/X) keep a sharp, formal presence without becoming overly mechanical.