Serif Normal Epgav 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, longform, pull quotes, classic, bookish, literary, formal, refined, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic readability, traditional voice, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oblique stress, tapered strokes, oldstyle figures.
This serif italic shows a steady, text-oriented rhythm with bracketed serifs and gently tapered stroke endings. The curves carry an oblique, calligraphic stress, and joins are smooth rather than sharp, producing an even, continuous flow in words. Capitals are slightly slanted with crisp, traditional proportions, while the lowercase features single-storey forms (notably a and g) and compact, rounded counters. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and a subtle organic modulation that keeps the texture lively without becoming decorative.
Well suited for book and magazine typography, especially for emphasis, quotations, intros, and other editorial moments that benefit from a classic italic. It can also serve effectively in formal branding collateral and headings where a traditional, scholarly tone is desired without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting traditional printing and editorial typography. Its italic voice feels composed and cultured—more suited to nuanced emphasis than overt display—balancing refinement with approachable warmth.
The design appears intended as a conventional text italic that integrates seamlessly with a classic serif system, prioritizing readability and typographic tradition. Its moderated modulation and bracketed serifs aim to provide familiar, dependable texture for continuous reading while retaining a subtly calligraphic character.
Ascenders are prominent and the italic angle is consistent, giving lines a forward-moving cadence. Terminals tend to finish in soft wedges and small hooks, and the spacing reads comfortably open in continuous text, supporting a smooth, paragraph-friendly color.