Serif Normal Sogem 15 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book typography, headlines, pull quotes, branding, editorial, elegant, literary, refined, classic, typographic emphasis, editorial voice, classic refinement, formal display, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, crisp terminals, sharp serifs.
This serif italic shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, bracketed serifs and tapered terminals that feel cut by a broad, calligraphic tool. The forms are relatively compact and vertically oriented, with a steady rhythm and clear diagonal stress. Curves in letters like C, G, and S are smooth and disciplined, while joins and entry strokes in the lowercase add a lively forward motion without becoming overly decorative. Figures share the same contrast and italic slant, keeping the set visually consistent for text and display use.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and literary branding where an italic voice is used for emphasis, introductions, or refined display lines. It also fits headlines, pull quotes, and short-form promotional copy that benefits from high-contrast elegance and a traditional serif character.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, with a distinctly literary, classical voice. Its high-contrast italic energy reads as sophisticated and slightly dramatic, lending emphasis and prestige without tipping into novelty.
The design appears intended to provide a classic serif italic with strong contrast and a calligraphic inflection, balancing readability with a refined, emphatic tone. It aims to deliver a cultured, editorial feel for both typographic emphasis in text and polished display settings.
Uppercase characters feel formal and restrained, while the lowercase introduces more calligraphic movement—especially in the bowls and descenders—creating a clear hierarchy between headline and text settings. The italic angle is confident and consistent across letters, and the sharpness of serifs and terminals gives the face a crisp, print-like finish.