Serif Normal Egre 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, invitations, quotations, literary, refined, classic, formal, old-style, text italic, classic tone, readability, editorial voice, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, flowing, graceful.
This italic serif shows a gently calligraphic construction with bracketed serifs, tapered entry/exit strokes, and a smooth diagonal stress that reads clearly in both capitals and lowercase. Curves are round and open, with moderate modulation between thick and thin strokes and clean, slightly flattened terminals in places. The italic angle is consistent across the set, with lively ascenders and descenders and a slightly varied rhythm that feels handwritten without becoming informal. Numerals follow the same italicized, serifed logic, maintaining the font’s steady texture in running text.
Well-suited to book interiors, editorial layouts, and magazine typography where an italic serif is needed for emphasis, quotes, or extended passages. It also fits formal communications such as invitations or programs, where a traditional, polished italic voice is desirable.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting traditional book typography and cultured editorial settings. It feels poised and mannered rather than flashy, with a quiet elegance that supports long-form reading while adding a subtle sense of ceremony.
The design appears intended as a conventional text italic with a touch of calligraphic warmth, providing a disciplined slant and classic serif detailing that remains comfortable in paragraph settings. Its moderated contrast and controlled terminals aim to balance elegance with sustained legibility.
Capitals are spacious and dignified, pairing well with the more flowing lowercase, and the italic ‘a’, ‘e’, and ‘f’ forms reinforce an old-style flavor. The punctuation and word shapes in the sample text create a smooth, continuous line with minimal sharpness, favoring readability and an even typographic color.