Serif Normal Segan 16 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, pull quotes, classic, formal, literary, assertive, emphasis, tradition, authority, display impact, bracketed, calligraphic, dynamic, crisp, compact serifs.
A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a lively, calligraphic stress. Serifs are compact and bracketed, with tapered entry/exit strokes that keep terminals sharp and crisp rather than blunt. The letterforms feel slightly expanded overall, with sturdy capitals and a smooth, continuous rhythm in lowercase; curves are full and round while joins and spurs stay clean and controlled. Numerals follow the same energetic italic flow, maintaining strong contrast and clear silhouettes.
This font is well suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where an italic serif with strong contrast can add hierarchy and momentum. It also fits book and magazine applications—especially covers and section openers—where a classic, formal tone is desired and the letterforms can be set with comfortable spacing.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial polish that reads as established and confident. Its italic movement adds energy and emphasis, giving it a persuasive, slightly dramatic presence suited to refined communication rather than casual play.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional serif voice with italic dynamism—combining traditional proportions and bracketed serifs with a more dramatic, high-contrast stroke model for emphasis and display impact.
In the text sample, the strong contrast and slanted construction create a vivid texture that stands out at display sizes. The darker weight and sharp detailing can feel visually insistent in long passages, but it delivers clear emphasis and strong typographic color for headings and highlighted text.