Serif Normal Engab 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, invitations, quotations, elegant, literary, formal, classic, refined, text italic, formal tone, classic refinement, expressive emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, slanted.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, tapering hairlines against sturdier stems. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with wedge-like terminals and a generally calligraphic stroke flow. The lowercase shows lively entry and exit strokes, a single-storey “g,” and a looped “j,” while capitals remain relatively narrow and poised with restrained flourish. Numerals are lining and italic, matching the text rhythm with clear thick–thin modulation and pointed terminals.
Well suited to editorial and long-form contexts where an italic is used for emphasis, quotations, and titles, as well as for refined printed materials like programs and invitations. It can also serve in display roles at larger sizes where its contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated.
The overall tone is refined and traditional, evoking bookish elegance and editorial formality. Its energetic cursive lean adds a sense of motion and sophistication without becoming overly decorative.
Likely designed as a classic text italic that balances readability with a distinctly calligraphic, high-contrast character, providing a formal and expressive companion for typographic emphasis.
Spacing reads open enough for continuous setting, but the strong contrast and sharp terminals keep the color bright and textured. The italic construction feels consistent across letters and figures, with a noticeable emphasis on graceful curves and tapered joins.