Serif Normal Epmup 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, literary, magazines, invitations, classic, formal, refined, elegance, readability, classic tone, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, diagonal stress, ball terminals, oldstyle figures.
This italic serif shows pronounced contrast between thick and thin strokes, with tapered hairlines and bracketed serifs that feel crisply cut rather than blunt. The rhythm is moderately lively: rounded letters carry a subtle diagonal stress, while many joins and terminals end in small teardrop or ball-like details. Proportions are fairly traditional with a moderate x-height and clear ascender presence, and the overall slant is even and consistent. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and several curved entry/exit strokes that match the text’s calligraphic flow.
This face suits editorial typography, book and longform excerpts set in italic, and refined brand or cultural materials where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also work well for pull quotes, headings, and formal invitations when set with comfortable spacing to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The overall tone is classic and polished, evoking bookish elegance and editorial sophistication. Its energetic italic movement feels expressive without becoming decorative, giving text a confident, cultivated voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-oriented italic with elevated contrast and a subtle calligraphic influence, aiming for readability alongside a distinctly elegant, traditional character.
In the sample text, the high contrast and fine hairlines become more apparent at larger sizes, where the sharp internal shaping and terminal details read as intentional and refined. The texture is relatively open for an italic serif, supporting continuous reading while still feeling distinctly stylized.