Serif Normal Esha 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, classic, literary, refined, formal, italic emphasis, editorial elegance, classical tone, text hierarchy, calligraphic, bracketed, wedge serifs, crisp, elegant.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp hairlines and firm, tapered main strokes. Serifs are bracketed and wedge-like, with a calligraphic stress that produces lively curves and sharp entry/exit terminals. Uppercase forms are narrow and poised with a steady rightward slant, while lowercase shows more movement through long extenders and occasional swashy details (notably in forms like j, y, and z). Numerals follow the same contrast and italic rhythm, with open counters and small, pointed terminals that keep the texture light and articulate.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as magazine features, book titling, and refined headlines where an italic voice is desired. It also works effectively for pull quotes, introductions, and highlighted phrases in longer-form text, where its contrast and calligraphic shaping can provide emphasis and hierarchy.
The overall tone is cultured and traditional, with an editorial polish that suggests literature, academia, and formal communication. Its italic energy reads expressive rather than casual, giving text a sense of motion and emphasis without becoming decorative.
Designed to provide a traditional italic companion with pronounced contrast and a calligraphic sensibility, balancing elegance with readability. The forms prioritize a graceful, energetic text flow and a refined typographic presence for publishing-oriented layouts.
Stroke modulation is pronounced, so the font’s color stays airy and sparkling at display sizes, with fine details that can become delicate as sizes get smaller. Curved letters show a consistent slanted axis and smooth transitions into serifs, supporting a cohesive, classical page rhythm.