Serif Contrasted Egsa 10 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, packaging, branding, invitations, classic, bookish, refined, literary, quirky, text readability, classic tone, crafted detail, editorial voice, bracketed, teardrop terminals, oldstyle figures, open counters, calligraphic.
A serif text face with gently modulated strokes and a calm, upright rhythm. Serifs are relatively fine and bracketed, with a slightly calligraphic finish that shows in tapered strokes and occasional teardrop-like terminals. Proportions are moderately compact with a steady x-height, open counters, and a readable, even texture in paragraph settings. The numerals read as oldstyle-style figures with varied heights and a more handwritten, organic flow than strictly geometric lining figures.
Well-suited for book interiors, long-form reading, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also work effectively in refined packaging and branding, especially for concepts that benefit from a slightly idiosyncratic, crafted feel. For invitations or short poetic text, its delicate terminals and oldstyle numerals add period character.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, leaning toward a traditional book aesthetic with a subtle handmade quirk. It communicates refinement without becoming formal or severe, giving text a warm, slightly whimsical voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, classic serif voice with a touch of hand-drawn charm, balancing traditional proportions and serifs with small, expressive details that keep the page from feeling purely mechanical.
Uppercase forms stay dignified and stable, while the lowercase introduces more personality through curved entries, soft terminals, and lively shapes in letters like g, y, and s. The italics are not shown; the displayed style maintains a consistent roman structure with decorative nuance rather than overt flourish.