Serif Normal Egla 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, quotations, literary titles, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, graceful, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic readability, formal voice, calligraphic, bracketed serifs, diagonal stress, open counters, sharp terminals.
A slanted serif with a gentle calligraphic rhythm, showing moderately modulated strokes and diagonal stress throughout. Serifs are bracketed and taper to crisp points, while many terminals finish with subtle wedges and flicks that emphasize the italic movement. Proportions lean slightly narrow with airy internal space; curves are clean and open, and join behavior stays controlled rather than overly decorative. The overall texture in text is smooth and even, with distinct italic forms in both capitals and lowercase and a traditional, bookish figure style.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an elegant italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, and captions. It also fits refined titling for literary work, cultural institutions, and formal stationery where a classic, polished tone is desired.
The font conveys a cultured, literary tone—poised and classical rather than trendy. Its italic energy feels fluent and handwritten-adjacent, suggesting sophistication and formality without becoming ornate. The resulting voice is calm, editorial, and slightly romantic.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes comfortable flow and a refined page color. Its controlled contrast and crisp, bracketed detailing suggest an aim for classical readability with just enough calligraphic motion to feel expressive in running text.
Capitals remain restrained and readable, while the lowercase introduces more character through extended entry/exit strokes and a single-storey a and g. Numerals follow the same refined construction, with curved forms and tapered terminals that keep them consistent with the letterforms. Spacing appears generous enough to maintain clarity at text sizes while preserving a delicate, high-end appearance.