Serif Normal Engon 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial design, magazines, pull quotes, literary branding, classic, elegant, literary, editorial, refined, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic refinement, readability, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, crisp, lively.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp hairlines, firm main stems, and smoothly bracketed serifs. The letterforms lean with a consistent slant and show a calligraphic rhythm, with tapered entry/exit strokes and subtly swelling curves that suggest diagonal stress. Counters are moderately open and proportions feel slightly fluid across the alphabet, giving the texture a lively, varied cadence while maintaining a controlled, text-ready structure. Numerals follow the same italic modulation, mixing sharp terminals with generous curves for a cohesive set.
Works well for editorial typography where an italic voice is needed—introductions, emphasis, captions, and extended italic passages in books. It also suits magazine features, pull quotes, and refined brand materials that benefit from a classic, high-contrast serif with a lively slant.
The overall tone is traditional and polished, with a distinctly literary, bookish sophistication. Its lively italic movement adds warmth and expressiveness without becoming ornamental, making it feel suited to cultured, editorial settings.
Designed to provide a conventional, readable serif italic with elevated contrast and a calligraphic liveliness, balancing formal structure with expressive movement. The goal appears to be a dependable text companion that can carry emphasis and narrative tone while remaining disciplined and typographically traditional.
Capitals are stately and clean, while the lowercase shows more handwriting-derived motion—especially in rounded forms and the more cursive-like diagonals. The contrast and fine details read best when given enough size or printing quality to preserve the hairlines and delicate terminals.