Serif Normal Egmu 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literary titles, quotes, classic, literary, refined, formal, text italic, classic tone, readability, editorial voice, oldstyle, calligraphic, bracketed, humanist, flowing.
This serif italic shows a traditional oldstyle construction with softly bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and a gently modulated stroke. The italic is fairly fluid rather than sharply cursive, with a consistent rightward slant and rounded joins that keep counters open. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow, with elegant curves on C, G, and Q, while the lowercase uses familiar book-italic forms such as a single-storey a and g, a long-armed f, and a lightly hooked descender on j. Numerals follow the same calligraphic rhythm, with noticeably slanted figures and curved entries that feel integrated with the text style.
Well-suited to long-form editorial typography—books, essays, and magazine features—where a traditional italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, captions, or introductions. It can also serve effectively in refined titles and pull quotes when a classic, literary tone is desired.
The overall tone is bookish and cultured, evoking traditional publishing and classical typography. Its motion and soft serifs give it an expressive, human presence without becoming decorative or flamboyant.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes readable rhythm and a familiar publishing feel, using calligraphic cues and bracketed serifs to deliver a timeless, authoritative voice.
Spacing and rhythm read evenly in the sample text, with smooth word shapes and moderate internal white space that support continuous reading. The italic detailing is especially apparent in the curved terminals and the lively, angled stress across rounded letters.