Serif Normal Epgip 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book italics, literary titles, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, elegant, refined, italic emphasis, classic elegance, editorial voice, traditional refinement, calligraphic, bracketed, oldstyle, flowing, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, tapered entry/exit strokes. Serifs are finely bracketed and sharp, with thin hairlines and fuller main strokes that create a lively, calligraphic rhythm. The capitals are slightly narrow and upright in structure but consistently slanted, while the lowercase shows flowing joins and generous curves; counters stay open and clear. Numerals follow the same italic construction, with sculpted terminals and a consistent stroke modulation that keeps the texture bright rather than heavy.
Well suited for editorial typography where an italic voice is needed—introductions, pull quotes, emphasis, and chapter-level titling. It also fits formal stationery and invitations, and can work in brand materials that want a traditional, cultivated feel.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking traditional book typography and formal correspondence. Its sharp hairlines and smooth italic motion feel elegant and refined, lending a sense of authority without becoming rigid.
The design appears intended to provide a classic, bookish italic with strong calligraphic cues and refined contrast—an expressive companion for emphasis and elegant setting while remaining grounded in conventional serif forms.
The italic angle is assertive and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving lines a continuous forward motion. High contrast and delicate terminals add sophistication, but they also make the face feel more display-leaning at larger sizes compared to rugged, utilitarian text italics.