Serif Normal Egte 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, academic, literary, classic, refined, formal, text italic, classic tone, readable emphasis, editorial voice, oldstyle, calligraphic, bracketed, humanist, oblique axis.
An italic serif with a distinctly oldstyle, calligraphic construction and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes show moderated contrast and a subtly oblique stress, with soft curves and tapered joins that keep the texture even at text sizes. Capitals are restrained and slightly narrow in feel, while the lowercase carries the character: a single-storey a and g, a long, flowing f, and a lively, right-leaning rhythm with modest ascenders and descenders. Numerals are proportionate and readable, with curved terminals and the same crisp, bookish finishing.
Works well for book typography and long-form editorial where an elegant italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary hierarchy. It also suits magazine features, essays, and formal communications that benefit from a classic serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with a polished, cultivated italic voice that suggests books, essays, and classical editorial settings. Its slant and taper add warmth and elegance without becoming overly decorative.
Likely intended as a conventional text italic that balances readability with a humanist, pen-informed feel. The design emphasizes smooth rhythm, restrained contrast, and traditional serif detailing to integrate comfortably into literary and editorial layouts.
In continuous text the face forms a smooth, slightly airy paragraph color, with clear word shapes and a consistent cadence. The italic energy is noticeable but controlled, making it suitable for extended emphasis rather than only short flourishes.