Serif Normal Egmu 4 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A slanted serif with oldstyle proportions and a gently calligraphic construction. Strokes show moderate contrast with smooth, bracketed serifs and tapered terminals that keep the color even while preserving a lively rhythm. The lowercase is compact and slightly narrow with soft joins and rounded counters, while ascenders and descenders are relatively long, lending an airy, bookish texture. Capitals are stately and restrained, with crisp entry/exit strokes and subtle curvature; figures follow the italic flow and integrate cleanly into text.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial settings where an italic needs to carry extended passages, emphasis, or quotations with clarity. It can also serve for refined headings, pull quotes, and front matter where a traditional serif tone is desired.
The overall tone is classical and cultured, evoking editorial typography and traditional publishing. Its italic voice feels fluent and expressive without becoming ornamental, balancing refinement with everyday readability.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable italic that complements classic text typography, offering a measured amount of movement and contrast for emphasis while remaining comfortable in continuous reading.
The slant is consistent across letters and numerals, and the forms maintain a steady baseline and spacing that supports continuous reading. Curved letters and diagonals exhibit smooth modulation, giving the face a poised, slightly formal texture in longer passages.