Serif Normal Epgub 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, citations, literary, classic, warm, refined, scholarly, text emphasis, reading comfort, editorial tone, classical polish, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, diagonal stress, open apertures.
A conventional italic serif with moderate contrast and bracketed serifs, showing a smooth, pen-informed modulation across strokes. The italic angle is consistent and fairly calm, with gently tapered terminals and rounded, slightly wedge-like serifs that keep joins soft rather than sharp. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and sturdy, while the lowercase is lively with a single-story “a,” a looped “g,” and flowing entry/exit strokes that create a continuous reading rhythm. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and descenders that integrate naturally into text color.
It fits well in book and editorial settings for body copy, introductions, pull quotes, and italic emphasis within a roman text. The oldstyle numerals and steady rhythm also make it appropriate for footnotes, captions, and scholarly material where typographic tone should remain understated but refined.
The overall tone reads classical and literary, with a warm, humanist slant that suggests editorial polish rather than display theatrics. It feels cultured and trustworthy, suitable for work that wants an established, bookish voice with a touch of elegance.
The design appears intended as a dependable text italic that balances elegance with clarity, providing smooth emphasis and a comfortable reading cadence. Its traditional construction and moderated contrast aim for a familiar, print-oriented feel that remains composed in continuous text.
The sample text shows even spacing and a coherent texture at paragraph sizes, with clear letterforms and open counters that help readability in longer lines. The italic forms lean toward a traditional text italic—more calligraphic than geometric—giving emphasis without becoming overly ornate.