Serif Normal Egse 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, invitations, classic, literary, refined, scholarly, formal, text emphasis, classic tone, editorial utility, readability, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, open counters.
A classic italic serif with bracketed wedge-like serifs and a gently calligraphic stroke flow. The letters show moderate stroke modulation with diagonal stress, rounded joins, and tapered terminals that keep the texture lively without becoming sharp. Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with open bowls and counters (notably in C, O, e, and s) and a slightly compact rhythm that reads smoothly in running text. Numerals and capitals maintain the same angled, pen-informed logic, giving the set a cohesive, editorial feel.
Well-suited to book and editorial typography where an italic with a traditional flavor is needed for emphasis, quotations, or entire passages. It can also support refined display uses—such as invitations, programs, and headings—when a classic, cultured voice is desired without excessive ornament.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography and academic publishing. Its italic slant and tapered detailing add a sense of movement and elegance, while the restrained contrast keeps it steady and composed.
Designed to provide a dependable, conventional italic serif with a subtle calligraphic backbone, balancing elegance and readability. The aim appears to be a text-first italic that integrates seamlessly into traditional typographic systems while still offering a distinctive, lively slant.
The italic is fairly continuous across the character set, with pronounced entry/exit strokes in lowercase and a clear slanted axis in rounds. Capitals retain a dignified, roman-derived structure rather than becoming overly script-like, which helps the style feel conventional and usable for extended reading.