Serif Normal Epguk 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, packaging, literary, classic, elegant, warm, readable italic, classic tone, editorial voice, calligraphic warmth, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, flowing, open counters.
A slanted serif with a calligraphic, oldstyle flavor and smooth, bracketed serifs. Strokes show gently modulated contrast with rounded joins and tapered terminals, producing a soft rhythm rather than crisp, mechanical edges. Proportions are slightly variable with lively letterfit; capitals feel sturdy and traditional while the lowercase leans more cursive in its movement, with single-storey forms and generous curves. Numerals and punctuation follow the same italicized, bookish logic with sturdy shapes and clear counters.
Well suited to continuous reading in books and long-form editorial where an italic voice is needed, as well as pull quotes, intros, and captions that benefit from a classic yet animated tone. It can also support branding or packaging that aims for heritage and craftsmanship without becoming overly ornate.
The overall tone is literary and cultivated, with an inviting warmth that reads as traditional rather than formal. Its italic angle and softly modeled serifs give it a handwritten energy, suggesting classic print culture and editorial refinement.
This design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif italic with added warmth and calligraphic movement—providing a distinctive typographic voice for emphasis, narrative texture, and refined display moments within traditional layouts.
The italic forms maintain clarity at text sizes thanks to open apertures and moderate stroke contrast, while the more expressive lowercase shapes add personality in headlines. Curved letters and diagonals (like v/w/x/y) show pronounced movement, reinforcing a continuous, flowing texture across words.