Serif Normal Engos 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, literary titles, quotations, classic, literary, refined, formal, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic elegance, literary tone, bracketed, calligraphic, flowing, crisp, angled.
A high-contrast serif italic with sharply tapered hairlines and fuller verticals, showing a distinctly calligraphic stress. Serifs are bracketed and pointed, with wedge-like terminals that give the outlines a crisp, chiseled finish. The italic slant is consistent and moderately strong, with lively entry/exit strokes on many lowercase letters and a smoothly varied rhythm across the line. Proportions feel traditional, with a normal x-height, elegant ascenders/descenders, and numerals that match the texty, old-style temperament rather than a rigidly geometric build.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as books, long-form articles, and magazine layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, citations, or pull quotes. The sharp contrast and elegant terminals also work effectively for literary or cultural titles, subtitles, and refined branding lines, especially at medium to larger sizes.
The overall tone is classical and cultivated, evoking book typography and traditional publishing. Its energetic italic forms add warmth and motion while maintaining a composed, formal presence. The combination of sharp terminals and graceful curves reads as refined and slightly dramatic rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a conventional, publication-oriented serif italic that balances readability with a noticeably calligraphic flair. It aims to provide a confident emphasis style that feels traditional and authoritative, while adding expressive motion through tapered strokes and pointed terminals.
Capitals are stately and well-spaced, with pronounced contrast that makes them shine in display sizes. Lowercase forms show expressive detailing—especially in letters with tails and diagonals—adding personality without tipping into script. The italic figures and punctuation blend naturally with the letterforms, supporting continuous reading and cohesive typographic color.