Serif Normal Epbus 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, quotations, pull quotes, literary, refined, classic, formal, text emphasis, classic tone, elegant reading, editorial voice, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, tapered, elegant.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharply tapered strokes and delicate hairlines paired to darker, wedge-like main stems. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, giving terminals a crisp, calligraphic finish rather than a blunt cut. The italic construction is pronounced, with flowing diagonals, lively entry/exit strokes, and a rhythmic modulation that creates a gently rolling texture in text. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height, compact counters, and slightly variable letter widths that help spacing feel natural in running copy.
This font is well suited to editorial typography where an italic voice needs to carry emphasis with clarity—book and article italics, quotations, subheads, and pull quotes. The high contrast and crisp detailing also make it appropriate for elegant print settings and larger text sizes where its fine strokes can be appreciated.
The overall tone is refined and literary, projecting a traditional, cultivated voice suited to serious reading. Its italic energy adds a sense of motion and emphasis, while the crisp contrast keeps it elegant and somewhat formal.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a classical, calligraphy-informed structure—aiming for comfortable readability while providing a distinguished, expressive emphasis style.
In the sample text, the face maintains a clear, consistent cadence with strong emphasis in capitals and a distinctly italic lower-case with expressive ascenders and descenders. Numerals and punctuation match the same contrast and slanted stress, helping the font feel cohesive across mixed content.