Serif Normal Egre 16 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary, invitations, quotations, elegant, classic, refined, warm, text emphasis, classic readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, soft terminals, wide capitals.
A delicate serif italic with gently bracketed serifs and softly flared terminals. Strokes are smooth and consistently light, with modest modulation and rounded joins that keep the texture even in running text. The italic construction is true rather than simply slanted, showing calligraphic entry/exit strokes, a single-storey “a,” and a looping “g,” alongside open counters and generous curves. Capitals feel slightly expansive and classical, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm and clear word shapes.
Well-suited to long-form reading in book and editorial typography where an elegant italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or captions. It also works nicely for formal stationery, invitations, and cultural materials that benefit from a classic, refined tone, especially at comfortable text sizes or slightly larger.
The overall tone is cultured and bookish, with a graceful, traditional voice. Its light, flowing forms read as refined and slightly romantic rather than forceful, lending an understated sense of formality and polish.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes smooth reading rhythm and graceful emphasis. Its restrained detailing suggests it aims to feel traditional and familiar while adding subtle calligraphic character in continuous text.
Letterforms show noticeable individuality in the italic details—curled descenders, angled cross strokes, and lively terminals—without becoming ornate. Numerals share the same light, rounded handling, helping maintain a consistent color in mixed text settings.