Serif Normal Egri 1 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ZT Bros Oskon 90 s' by Zelow Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, literary titles, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, graceful, text emphasis, classic readability, editorial tone, literary polish, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, bookish, delicate.
This is a slanted serif with a fine, pen-like construction and bracketed serifs that soften joins and terminals. Strokes show moderated contrast, with thin hairlines and fuller stems that remain relatively light overall, creating an airy color on the page. The drawing leans toward oldstyle proportions: open counters, gently tapered strokes, and curved entries that keep the rhythm fluid. Capitals are clean and restrained with slightly flared finishing strokes, while the lowercase features lively italic forms (single-storey a and g, looping descenders) that read as intentionally calligraphic rather than mechanical. Numerals follow the same refined, slightly delicate model and sit comfortably alongside the text characters.
It performs well for editorial settings, long-form reading, and magazine typography where an elegant italic voice is needed. The distinctive italic can also serve for literary titles, pull quotes, and refined invitations or programs where a traditional, cultured tone is desired.
The overall tone is cultured and traditional, with a graceful, literary feel suited to editorial and book typography. Its italic energy adds a sense of motion and sophistication, suggesting formality without becoming stiff or ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a pronounced italic character, balancing traditional bookish forms with a calligraphic slant for expressive emphasis. Its aim is to provide a refined, readable texture while keeping enough personality for display accents within editorial systems.
The spacing and stroke delicacy favor sizes where the hairlines can breathe; at very small sizes the finer details may require careful reproduction. The italic forms have noticeable personality in letters like f, g, j, and y, giving text a distinctive cadence.