Serif Normal Egre 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, essays, invitations, quotations, classic, literary, refined, warm, traditional, readability, elegance, editorial tone, classic italics, calligraphic, bracketed, oldstyle, diagonal stress, soft terminals.
A lightly inclined serif with an oldstyle structure and gently modulated strokes. Serifs are small and bracketed, with soft, tapered terminals that keep the silhouette fluid rather than rigid. The rhythm is even and text-friendly, with open counters and a calm, continuous line that reads smoothly in longer settings. Uppercase forms are restrained and elegant, while the lowercase shows more pen-like movement, including a single-storey “a” and “g” and a softly descending “f” with a modest crossbar.
Well suited to continuous reading in books, longform articles, and other editorial typography where an italic text face is needed for emphasis, captions, or narrative voice. It also works effectively in refined stationery and invitations, and for pull quotes or headings that benefit from a classic, literary character without excessive ornament.
The overall tone feels classical and bookish, with a quiet refinement that suggests editorial polish rather than display bravura. Its italic stance adds a courteous, slightly formal voice—more humanist and literary than sharp or technical.
Likely designed to provide a conventional, readable serif italic with a humanist, pen-influenced flavor—balancing traditional proportions and gentle stroke modulation to maintain clarity and comfort in text while offering a graceful, formal tone.
Figures appear gently slanted and proportioned to sit comfortably alongside text, with rounded shapes like 0 and 8 maintaining clear interior space. Letterforms favor smooth curves and understated detailing, creating a cohesive, traditional texture across mixed-case settings.