Serif Normal Epras 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, invitations, brand accents, literary, elegant, classical, refined, text emphasis, classic elegance, editorial hierarchy, formal tone, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, open apertures, long extenders.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, wedge-like bracketed serifs and a pronounced calligraphic rhythm. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation with diagonal stress, producing crisp hairlines and confident main stems. Proportions feel traditional with moderately wide capitals, a compact but readable lowercase, and long, sweeping ascenders/descenders that add motion. Terminals often finish in tapered points or subtle teardrops, and the numerals follow the same slanted, high-contrast construction for a cohesive text color.
Well-suited for book and long-form editorial italics, including emphasis, quotations, and introductions where a classic, polished voice is needed. It also works effectively for magazine features, cultural institutions, and invitation or branding accents that benefit from a formal, high-contrast italic presence.
The overall tone is cultured and literary, with an elegant, slightly dramatic flourish typical of formal italics. It suggests classic print tradition—measured, refined, and persuasive—while still feeling lively due to its strong slant and energetic curves.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-oriented italic that delivers traditional elegance and clear hierarchy. Its high contrast and carefully shaped serifs aim to provide a refined voice for emphasis and display moments within text-driven layouts.
The italic structure is assertive, with noticeable entry/exit strokes and lively shaping in letters like the lowercase a, f, g, and y. Spacing appears even and text forms a smooth, continuous rhythm, though the fine hairlines and sharp joins give it a distinctly crisp, premium look.