Serif Normal Epgen 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, classic tone, italic emphasis, editorial clarity, oldstyle, calligraphic, bracketed, diagonal stress, open counters.
This is a slanted serif with an oldstyle construction and moderate stroke modulation. The letterforms show bracketed serifs, gently tapered terminals, and a diagonal stress that gives rounds a subtly calligraphic rhythm. Proportions feel traditionally bookish with a balanced x-height, clear apertures, and smooth, continuous curves; the italic slant is steady and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. Numerals and capitals share the same refined, slightly organic detailing, helping the face read as cohesive in extended text.
It performs well for book and long-form editorial typography where a classic italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, and citations. It also suits magazine features, essays, and refined print materials that benefit from a traditional, polished tone.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a poised, cultured feel suited to traditional publishing. Its italic voice reads expressive without becoming decorative, suggesting elegance and quiet authority rather than flamboyance.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances readability with a touch of calligraphic warmth. Its goal seems to be dependable performance in continuous reading while providing an elegant, historically grounded voice for typographic hierarchy and emphasis.
In running text the strokes maintain a smooth color and even pacing, while the italic forms add motion through soft entry/exit strokes and curved joins. The design’s moderate contrast and open interior shapes help preserve clarity at typical text sizes while still signaling a distinctly traditional serif character.