Serif Normal Epred 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, literary, formal, refined, classic, classic italics, editorial emphasis, elegant voice, calligraphic feel, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, crisp, lively.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, bracketed serifs and a pronounced diagonal axis. Strokes taper into fine hairlines, with teardrop and ball terminals appearing on several lowercase forms, giving the design a calligraphic finish. Uppercase letters are relatively narrow and upright-leaning in their construction but consistently slanted overall, while the lowercase shows flowing joins, angled entry/exit strokes, and varied stroke widths that create a lively rhythm. Numerals match the italic movement and contrast, reading as elegant text figures in spirit with open counters and crisp curves.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and refined long-form settings where an elegant italic is needed for emphasis. It also fits invitations, certificates, and heritage-leaning branding, particularly in headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and typographic accents where its contrast and motion can stand out without overwhelming the page.
The tone is refined and literary, projecting a traditional, cultured voice associated with book typography and classical editorial design. Its energetic italic slant and shimmering contrast add a sense of sophistication and ceremony, making text feel polished and intentional rather than neutral.
Designed to provide a classic, calligraphy-informed italic companion for conventional serif typography, emphasizing elegance, contrast, and readable rhythm. The goal appears to be a versatile italic that feels traditional and editorial, with enough personality in terminals and stress to elevate emphasis and display moments.
Spacing appears moderately open for an italic, helping maintain clarity despite the strong contrast and narrow internal spaces in some letters. The italic construction feels intentionally drawn (not merely slanted), with distinctive cursive-like details in the lowercase that reinforce a crafted, traditional impression.