Serif Normal Egsi 6 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, essays, pull quotes, literary, classic, refined, warm, text emphasis, classic readability, editorial tone, literary voice, bracketed, calligraphic, humanist, transitional, tapered.
A slanted serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and gently tapered strokes that give the letters a calligraphic, pen-driven feel. Curves are smooth and moderately open, with oval rounds and softly modulated joins, while terminals often finish in subtle flicks rather than blunt cuts. The italic construction is evident throughout, with lively diagonals and a rhythmic, slightly uneven texture typical of text italics; numerals share the same slanted, old-style sensibility and integrate cleanly with the lowercase.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as book typography, magazines, and editorial layouts where an italic serif can carry narrative emphasis. It also works effectively for pull quotes, intros, and refined branding copy that benefits from a classic, literary voice.
The overall tone is bookish and cultured, balancing elegance with approachability. Its slant and tapered detailing add a sense of motion and voice, evoking traditional print and editorial typography rather than a rigid, technical aesthetic.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes smooth reading rhythm while adding a tasteful calligraphic accent. Its proportions and restrained detailing suggest an aim to feel traditional and dependable, with enough character to stand out in editorial use.
Capitals feel formal and steady, while the lowercase brings more personality through curved entry/exit strokes and varied terminals; the result is a readable, gently animated line in continuous text. The serifs stay relatively fine and bracketed, helping the face remain light on the page without looking fragile.