Serif Normal Egmo 17 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, invitations, classic, literary, refined, warm, traditional, text reading, editorial voice, classic elegance, humanist warmth, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle, soft terminals, lively rhythm.
A slanted serif text face with bracketed serifs and softly modeled strokes that suggest a calligraphic influence. The letterforms show moderate stroke modulation, with tapered joins and gently swelling curves that keep counters open and readable. Capitals are stately and compact with crisp finishing strokes, while the lowercase uses single-storey forms where expected and maintains a smooth, flowing italic rhythm. Numerals follow the same angled, oldstyle sensibility, with curved figures and varied widths that keep spacing lively in text.
This font suits long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine articles, where a classical italic serif voice is desirable. It can also work well for refined headings, pull quotes, and formal printed pieces that benefit from a traditional, slightly calligraphic tone.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, with a warm, humanist character rather than a rigid, mechanical one. Its italic posture and soft stroke shaping add a subtle elegance that reads as traditional and cultivated, suitable for editorial and bookish contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with an italic, oldstyle flavor—prioritizing readable texture and a familiar editorial voice while adding warmth through tapered strokes and bracketed serifs.
The design favors rounded, slightly cupped terminals and restrained detailing, which helps it stay clear in continuous reading while still showing personality. Spacing appears comfortably even in the sample text, with a consistent slanted texture and a gentle, rolling baseline energy.