Serif Normal Emmob 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, invitations, literary branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, text emphasis, classic elegance, editorial clarity, formal tone, calligraphic, bracketed, tapered, crisp, lively.
An italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and smoothly bracketed serifs. The forms lean with a steady rightward slant and show tapered terminals and wedge-like finishing strokes, producing a crisp, calligraphic rhythm. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and slightly narrow, while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable structure with open counters and clear entry/exit strokes typical of text italics. Numerals match the serifed, high-contrast construction, keeping the same refined stroke logic and angled stress.
Well-suited for long-form typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, titles, or quotes, such as books, journals, and magazine layouts. It can also work for formal materials—programs, invitations, and premium branding—where a refined serif italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is elegant and literary, with a poised, old-world refinement. Its lively italic motion suggests emphasis, quotation, or cultivated formality rather than neutrality.
Designed to deliver a traditional text-serif italic with clear calligraphic cues and strong contrast, balancing elegance with practical readability. The consistent rhythm across the character set points to use as a companion italic for editorial and book typography.
Stroke contrast and angled stress are consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving the face a cohesive page color in continuous text. The italic details—especially the tapered joins and delicate hairlines—add sparkle at display sizes while still reading as a conventional book-style italic.