Serif Normal Engeg 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, branding, pull quotes, refined, classic, bookish, poised, text setting, elegance, readability, tradition, editorial voice, calligraphic, crisp, elegant, formal, literary.
The design is a high-contrast italic with sharply tapered serifs and calligraphic modulation that produces thin hairlines and firmer main strokes. Capitals are elegant and slightly formal, while the lowercase shows a pronounced italic rhythm with flowing joins and angled terminals. Overall spacing and proportions favor a classic text feel, with smooth curves, clean counters, and a consistent forward motion across words.
It suits editorial layouts, book and magazine typography, long-form articles, and elegant branding where an italic serif is needed for emphasis or a more expressive secondary voice. It will also work well for pull quotes, introductions, and captions when a refined, traditional tone is desired.
This italic serif reads as refined and literary, with a sense of tradition and quiet confidence. The crisp contrast and poised slant give it a cultured, editorial tone rather than a casual or playful one.
The font appears designed to provide a classic italic voice for extended reading, emphasizing elegance and hierarchy while maintaining a steady text rhythm. Its contrast and sharp detailing suggest it’s meant to bring sophistication to quotes, emphasis, and editorial typography without becoming decorative.
The numerals and capitals share the same polished, high-contrast treatment, and the overall texture stays smooth and even in the sample text. Hairlines are notably fine relative to stems, so it will benefit from sufficient size and print or screen conditions that preserve delicate strokes.