Serif Normal Epgip 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, literary titles, invitations, quotations, elegant, literary, classical, refined, formal, text emphasis, classic refinement, editorial voice, formal tone, bracketing, hairlines, wedge serifs, calligraphic, transitional.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp hairlines, fuller main strokes, and crisp bracketed serifs that often resolve into wedge-like terminals. The italic construction is pronounced, with a forward slant and calligraphic modulation that shows clearly in the curved strokes and entry/exit terminals. Proportions feel traditionally bookish: capitals are open and slightly narrow, while lowercase forms keep a moderate x-height with lively ascenders and descenders. Spacing appears even and text color stays clean despite the thin strokes, producing an airy, refined rhythm in continuous reading.
Well-suited to long-form editorial and book typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, citations, and named works. It also performs nicely in refined display roles—literary titles, pull quotes, and formal announcements—especially when printed at comfortable sizes that preserve the hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and literary, evoking classic print typography and formal editorial settings. Its pronounced italic movement adds a sense of sophistication and momentum, reading as expressive without becoming decorative. The contrast and sharp finishing details communicate precision and a certain ceremonious elegance.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with elevated contrast and clear calligraphic influence, balancing readability with a distinctly elegant, traditional presence. It aims to provide a graceful, authoritative italic companion for editorial and literary composition, with carefully shaped terminals and consistent rhythm across text.
The figures appear oldstyle-like in character, with noticeable variation in widths and a more text-oriented feel than rigid lining numerals. The italic ‘a’ and ‘g’ lean toward traditional, calligraphy-influenced forms, and many letters show tapered, slightly cupped terminals that reinforce the engraved, classical flavor.