Serif Normal Egme 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, literary branding, invitations, quotations, classic, literary, elegant, formal, warm, text italic, editorial tone, classic refinement, calligraphic flavor, literary voice, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle, flowing, diagonal stress.
An italic serif with a calligraphic, oldstyle feel: gently modulated strokes, diagonal stress, and softly bracketed serifs throughout. The letterforms lean with a smooth, continuous rhythm and show rounded, open counters with tapered terminals, giving the text a lively, handwritten-influenced texture while staying firmly in a book-serif tradition. Capitals are stately and restrained, while the lowercase has flowing joins and prominent ascenders/descenders that create an expressive line shape in continuous reading.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and magazine features, especially for emphasis, quotations, and foreground typographic moments where an italic voice is desired. It also fits formal communications—programs, invitations, and heritage-leaning branding—where a classic serif tone and graceful movement support a premium feel.
The tone is traditional and cultured, evoking printed literature and editorial typography with a refined, slightly romantic slant. It feels polished and dignified rather than sharp or utilitarian, balancing formality with a human, pen-driven warmth.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional text-serif italic with clear calligraphic cues, offering an expressive but disciplined companion for refined editorial and literary work. Its combination of traditional proportions, bracketed serifs, and smooth italic rhythm suggests a focus on readability with elegant personality.
Numerals appear proportional and text-friendly, matching the italic movement and serif detailing of the letters. The overall color on the page is even, with subtle stroke modulation and tapered finishing that keep paragraphs readable while preserving a distinctive italic character.