Calligraphic Degoj 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, invitations, branding, packaging, classic, literary, warm, refined, old-world, calligraphic elegance, classic readability, expressive display, warm refinement, serifed, bracketed, swashy, calligraphic, organic.
A serif italic with calligraphic construction, showing smooth stroke modulation and softly bracketed, wedge-like serifs. The letterforms lean with an even forward rhythm and feature tapered terminals that often finish in gentle hooks or small swashes. Curves are round and generous, counters are open, and joins feel drawn rather than mechanically rigid, giving the set a lively, slightly variable texture across the alphabet. Numerals follow the same flowing, oldstyle-influenced logic with angled stress and curved entry/exit strokes.
Well suited to editorial headlines, book-cover typography, and display settings where a refined italic voice is desired. It can also support invitations, boutique branding, and packaging that benefit from a classic, humanist elegance. For longer reading, it will perform best with comfortable tracking and adequate size to preserve the subtle stroke modulation.
The overall tone is classic and cultured, with a warm, human touch that suggests pen-based lettering. It reads as elegant and slightly romantic rather than starkly formal, bringing a storybook or literary sensibility to headings and short passages.
Designed to evoke traditional italic calligraphy in a practical, readable form, balancing expressive swashes with consistent proportions. The intent appears to be a versatile, characterful serif italic that adds warmth and sophistication to display and short-text applications.
Capitals are especially expressive, with subtle flourishes and asymmetric detailing that adds character without becoming overly decorative. The lowercase maintains a consistent baseline and slant, but includes enough terminal variation to create a hand-finished feel in text. The ampersand and several diagonals (like K, X, Y) show pronounced sweeping strokes that reinforce the calligraphic voice.