Serif Normal Epgen 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotes, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, warm, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic readability, elegant voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, curved terminals.
A slanted serif with calligraphic, oldstyle proportions and smoothly bracketed serifs. Strokes show moderate contrast with rounded joins and a gentle diagonal stress, giving counters a soft, organic feel. The italic angle is consistent across cases, with flowing entry/exit strokes and subtly tapered terminals that keep the rhythm lively without becoming ornate. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and traditional, while lowercase shapes lean more handwritten, with rounded bowls and slightly lively widths across the alphabet and figures.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as book interiors, essays, and magazine features where an italic with strong readability is needed. It also works effectively for pull quotes, introductions, and refined short-form messaging like invitations or announcements that benefit from a classic serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, balancing formality with a personable, handwritten warmth. It reads as refined and traditional rather than sharp or technical, suited to content that benefits from a cultured, editorial voice.
Designed to provide a conventional, readable serif italic with a distinctly calligraphic undercurrent—enough character to add emphasis and tone in text, while maintaining the discipline and consistency expected of a classic reading face.
In text, the slant and curved terminals create a continuous forward motion and a slightly conversational texture. Numerals follow the same italic, oldstyle styling, integrating smoothly with running text rather than standing apart as rigid lining figures.