Serif Normal Egge 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotes, invitations, literary, classic, refined, formal, text emphasis, classical tone, elegant reading, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, oblique, lively.
This italic serif shows a calligraphic construction with flowing, right-leaning forms and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes exhibit moderate contrast with tapered terminals and subtly curved joins, creating a rhythmic, handwritten-influenced texture without becoming overtly script-like. Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with open counters, modest ascenders/descenders, and a slightly variable set width across characters that adds natural movement in text. Figures are oldstyle-leaning in feel, with smooth curves and tapered ends that harmonize with the lowercase.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, citations, or introductions. It also works effectively for refined display lines—pull quotes, chapter openers, cultural programs, and formal announcements—where a classic italic serif tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting refinement and careful typesetting. Its oblique, gently animated shapes convey warmth and sophistication, making it feel at home in cultured, editorial contexts rather than technical or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended to provide a traditional, text-oriented italic with calligraphic nuance—balancing readability with expressive stroke modulation and elegant serif detailing for sophisticated typography.
In continuous text the face maintains an even color, helped by consistent serif treatment and controlled contrast. The italic includes distinctive, looped and swept forms (notably in letters like the single-storey-style shapes and the more flamboyant capitals), giving emphasis lines a graceful, traditional character.