Serif Normal Egla 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, literature, invitations, quotations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, readable italic, editorial tone, classic refinement, calligraphic flavor, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, tapered, open counters.
A slanted serif with a crisp, pen-influenced construction and clearly bracketed serifs. Strokes taper into fine terminals, with moderate thick–thin modulation that stays even and controlled across the set. The capitals are wide and gently flared with sharp, clean serifs, while the lowercase shows a slightly more cursive flow—noticeable in the single-storey a, the looping g, and the long, swinging descenders on letters like f, j, and y. Spacing feels airy and text color remains light and transparent, aided by open counters and smooth joining behavior.
Well suited to editorial typography, book interiors, and long-form reading where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or introductions. It also fits formal invitations and elegant brand collateral, particularly when used at comfortable text sizes where the fine terminals and serif detailing can stay clear.
The overall tone is cultured and editorial, suggesting formality without stiffness. Its italic rhythm and pointed terminals lend a sense of motion and sophistication, reading as traditional and bookish rather than decorative.
The design appears intended as a classic, readable italic companion with a distinctly calligraphic slant, balancing traditional serif structure with fluid, handwritten cues. Its aim is to provide an elegant, cultured tone while maintaining the regularity needed for continuous text.
Figures appear oldstyle in spirit, with varied heights and a more handwritten cadence that harmonizes with the italic lowercase. The ampersand is expressive and calligraphic, and many diagonals (V, W, X, Y) end in sharp, tapered finishes that reinforce the refined character.