Serif Normal Egfe 9 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, pull quotes, literary, classical, elegant, refined, readability, classic tone, text emphasis, editorial utility, literary styling, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, soft, flowing.
A slanted serif with a classical, oldstyle construction and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes show subtle swelling and tapering, with softened terminals and a steady, calligraphic rhythm that reads more drawn than mechanical. The italic angle is consistent and the letterforms feel slightly narrow and compact, with open counters and smooth curves that keep texture even in longer lines. Numerals and lowercase share the same lively modulation, with teardrop-like details and understated entry/exit strokes that reinforce the handwritten influence.
Works well for continuous reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic with traditional serif manners is desired. It also suits introductions, pull quotes, captions, and other applications that benefit from a refined, literary voice and a smooth, even text color at typical reading sizes.
The overall tone is bookish and cultivated, suggesting tradition and credibility without feeling rigid. Its slant and soft modulation add warmth and motion, making it feel expressive yet controlled—suited to narratives, essays, and polished editorial voice.
Likely designed to provide a conventional, readable serif italic with a classic, calligraphic foundation—balancing elegance and clarity for sustained text use while adding a tasteful sense of movement and emphasis.
Uppercase proportions lean toward inscriptional elegance, while the lowercase carries most of the dynamism through angled joins and gently curved strokes. The italic forms maintain clear differentiation (notably in letters like a, e, f, g, and y), supporting legibility in continuous text while preserving a graceful, slightly formal character.