Serif Normal Egsa 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, magazines, literature, literary, classic, formal, warm, readability, editorial tone, classic italic, text emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, inclined, oldstyle.
This italic serif presents a calligraphic, oldstyle construction with gently bracketed serifs and a consistent rightward incline. Strokes show moderate contrast, with smooth transitions into terminals and a slightly tapered, pen-like modulation rather than sharp, high-contrast hairlines. Proportions feel traditional, with rounded counters, subtly asymmetric curves, and a lively rhythm created by variable character widths and open spacing. The numerals and capitals retain the same measured, bookish temperament, avoiding extreme flourishes while keeping elegant, slightly flowing joins and terminals.
It suits continuous reading environments such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where an italic with traditional serif manners is needed for emphasis or full-text setting. It also works well in magazines and literary branding where a refined, classic voice is preferred over a modern or geometric feel.
Overall, the font conveys a classic, literary tone—polished and traditional without feeling rigid. The italic movement and soft serif shaping add warmth and a hint of humanist personality, suggesting refinement and readability over display drama.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic that balances elegance with steady readability. Its moderated contrast, bracketed serifs, and pen-influenced curves suggest a goal of creating a familiar, book-oriented texture with just enough movement to feel human and engaging.
The italic forms maintain clear differentiation between similarly shaped letters, and the curves (notably in rounded capitals and lowercase bowls) keep an even color in paragraph settings. The ampersand and italic lowercase give the face a gentle, editorial liveliness while remaining controlled and conventional.