Serif Normal Egti 17 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, invitations, branding, literary, refined, classic, formal, text readability, classic tone, elegant emphasis, editorial voice, calligraphic, bracketed, oldstyle, wedge serifs, lively rhythm.
A slanted serif with a classic, oldstyle-inspired construction and a gently calligraphic feel. Strokes show moderate modulation with tapered terminals and bracketed, wedge-like serifs that stay crisp without feeling sharp. The italic angle is steady and the letterforms keep open apertures and rounded bowls, producing a fluid reading rhythm. Proportions feel traditionally balanced, with slightly varied character widths and a lively cadence across text.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic serif is expected to carry comfortable texture and tone. It also works for refined display settings—pull quotes, headings, invitations, and brand materials—where a classic, cultivated impression is desired.
The overall tone is literary and refined, suggesting tradition and good taste rather than stark modernity. Its motion and tapered details add elegance and a human touch, giving paragraphs a cultured, editorial voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances legibility with a graceful, handwritten inflection. Its moderated contrast and bracketed serifs aim to deliver a dependable reading texture while adding an elegant, traditional character.
In the samples, the spacing and joins read smoothly at text sizes, and the italic forms maintain clarity through distinct counters and consistent stress. Numerals follow the same serifed, tapered logic, aligning visually with the text without drawing undue attention.