Serif Normal Emlun 11 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Swift' and 'Swift' by Linotype and 'Swift 2.0 Cyrillic' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, quotations, captions, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, readability, editorial tone, classic italic voice, text emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, transitional, bookish.
A slanted serif text face with bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and a steady baseline rhythm. Strokes show moderate contrast and a gently calligraphic modulation, with rounded joins and soft, triangular entry/exit shapes on many letters. The italic construction is evident throughout, with flowing lowercase forms (notably the single-story a and g) and an overall compact, text-oriented proportioning that keeps counters open and shapes clear in continuous reading.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary text. It can also serve in refined titles, pull quotes, and captioning where a traditional serif tone is desired without heavy ornament.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—polished and traditional rather than flashy. Its italic character feels articulate and editorial, suggesting emphasis and elegance in a restrained, professional way.
Designed to provide a dependable, conventional serif italic with smooth rhythm and readable letterforms, balancing refinement with practicality for text composition. The goal appears to be a familiar, scholarly texture that integrates cleanly into classic typography systems.
Capitals are stately and slightly narrow with crisp finishing, while the lowercase leans more cursive in its movement, creating a familiar book-italic texture. Numerals follow the same serifed, slightly slanted logic, aligning visually with the text and maintaining a consistent, understated presence.