Serif Normal Egti 13 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, publishing, classic, literary, refined, formal, warm, readability, editorial tone, traditional italic, print texture, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, flowing, bookish.
A slanted text serif with gently bracketed serifs and a smooth, calligraphic stroke modulation. The design shows soft, rounded joins and tapered terminals that keep counters open and forms readable, with slightly asymmetric, humanist-style curves. Uppercase proportions are balanced and traditional, while the lowercase has a steady rhythm with modest ascenders and descenders and a subtle rightward movement. Numerals follow the same serifed, slightly inclined construction, with clear differentiation and consistent texture in text.
Well-suited to continuous reading in editorial and publishing contexts, such as book interiors, essays, and magazine features. It also works effectively for pull quotes, intros, and other typographic emphasis where an italic serif voice is desired without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking printed book typography and editorial refinement. Its italic posture feels elegant rather than flashy, adding warmth and a composed sense of tradition.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif italic with a traditional printed feel, balancing calligraphic character with restrained, text-oriented proportions. It aims to provide a comfortable reading texture and a familiar, authoritative voice for long-form typography.
The italic is relatively upright and controlled, favoring clarity over dramatic flourish. Serifs are understated and smoothly integrated, and spacing appears even enough to create a calm, continuous text color in the sample paragraph.