Serif Normal Epmom 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, packaging, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, elegant emphasis, classic text, calligraphic flair, editorial tone, calligraphic, bracketed, wedge serifs, diagonal stress, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, bracketed serifs and tapered strokes that suggest a broad-nib calligraphic model. The letterforms lean with a consistent forward angle, showing pronounced thick–thin transitions, narrow joins, and pointed terminals. Capitals are elegant and slightly narrow, with crisp entry/exit strokes and a lively rhythm; numerals follow the same italic energy with open counters and clear differentiation. Overall spacing feels moderately tight and flowing, emphasizing continuous horizontal movement in text.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as magazine features, book interiors, and pull quotes where an elegant italic voice is desired. It can also serve effectively for branding accents, refined packaging, invitations, and other formal materials, especially when set at moderate to larger sizes to showcase the crisp contrast.
The style conveys a classic, cultivated tone—polished and literary rather than utilitarian. Its energetic slant and bright, cutting serifs give it a sense of sophistication and momentum, suited to expressive, high-end typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with heightened contrast and a calligraphic cadence, providing a sophisticated companion for emphasis and a distinctive voice for refined reading and display contexts.
The italic construction is strongly emphasized across both cases, with many forms showing calligraphic swelling and delicately tapered terminals. The combination of sharp serifs and pronounced contrast creates sparkle at display sizes while remaining cohesive in longer lines.