Ensaio

by DSType

Individual Styles from $45.00 USD

Complete family of 38 fonts: $925.00 USD

The Ensaio Font Family was designed by Dino dos Santos and published by DSType. Ensaio contains 38 styles and family package options. More about this family

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Ensaio Cover Book ▲

Ensaio Cover Book

Ensaio Cover Arabic Book

Ensaio Cover Book Italic

Ensaio Cover Medium

Ensaio Cover Arabic Medium

Ensaio Cover Medium Italic

Ensaio Cover Bold

Ensaio Cover Arabic Bold

Ensaio Cover Bold Italic

Ensaio Cover Heavy

Ensaio Capitals Fill

Ensaio Cover Arabic Heavy

Ensaio Cover Heavy Italic

Ensaio Text Book

Ensaio Text Arabic Book

Ensaio Text Book Italic

Ensaio Text Medium

Ensaio Text Arabic Medium

Ensaio Text Medium Italic

Ensaio Text Bold

Ensaio Text Arabic Bold

Ensaio Text Bold Italic

Ensaio Text Heavy

Ensaio Text Arabic Heavy

Ensaio Text Heavy Italic

Ensaio Capitals Shadow

Ensaio Caption Book

Ensaio Caption Book Italic

Ensaio Caption Medium

Ensaio Caption Medium Italic

Ensaio Caption Bold

Ensaio Caption Bold Italic

Ensaio Caption Heavy

Ensaio Caption Heavy Italic

Ensaio Capitals Contour

Ensaio Capitals Bright

Ensaio Capitals Glow

Ensaio Capitals Stripes

Ensaio Cover Book - Glyph count:

$37.50 USD

Pack of 4 styles:

$150.00 USD

Buying Choices

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Licensing Options

MyFonts licenses are tailored for individual creatives. Not all licenses are compatible with broad usage cases or complicated creative workflows, so make sure to read the full EULA text for details. If you are licensing fonts for use at an Agency or Company, or if you have a usage requirement that isn't listed below or are unsure about the use cases shown here, contact us and we'll help you determine the best fit for your needs.

The following licenses are available for this font.

Desktop: for creating designs

This entry-level license enables personal and commercial traditional graphic designer work.

The Desktop License allows you to create, print, and share flat, non-editable designs such as:

Brand identity

Use fonts to create a strong and consistent brand identity.

Videos

Apply fonts in titles, credits, and on-screen text.

PDFs

Style reports, brochures, and digital documents.

Greeting cards

Design unique, personalized cards for any occasion.

Logos

Craft memorable, professional logo typography.

Signage (wayfinding & billboards)

Make clear, eye-catching signage for indoor or outdoor use.

Flyers

Set readable, attractive headlines and layouts.

Packaging

Enhance product packaging with stylish text.

Album covers

Print custom text designs on t-shirts, hoodies, and more.

Posters

Bold, eye-catching poster layouts.

Invitations

Create stylish, personalized invitations for events.

Social posts

Enhance graphics and captions with unique fonts.

Business cards

Craft professional, memorable business card designs.

School projects

Make projects stand out with creative text.

Wordmarks

Develop strong, recognizable brand wordmarks.

Stationery

Design elegant letterheads, envelopes, and notes.

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This license does not support:

E-books

Fonts cannot be embedded in digital books. View relevant license

Digital ads

Ads cannot use these fonts. View relevant license

Commercial print environments

Not for large-scale printing business.

Websites

Fonts cannot be hosted online. View web font license

Emails

Fonts not allowed in email templates. Learn more

Apps

Cannot embed fonts inside applications. View app license

Sharing the font

Fonts cannot be distributed to others.

Allowing others to use the font

License is for you only.

Collaboration

Fonts cannot be shared in teams. Learn more

Modifying

Fonts cannot be altered or edited.Learn more

Installation on a server

Fonts cannot be installed on a server.

AI training

Fonts not permitted for AI models. AI ethics statement

DAMs

Fonts cannot be hosted on DAMs as downloadable assets.

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Desktop licenses are based on the number of users of the fonts. You can change the number of users by clicking the quantity dropdown option on Buying Choices or Cart pages.

Please be sure to review the listing foundry's Desktop license agreement as some restrictions may apply—such as use in logos/trademarks, geographic restrictions (number of locations), and products that will be sold.

Adding users later:

Desktop licenses are cumulative. If you require a Desktop license that covers additional users, simply place a new order for the same Desktop package, for the number of additional users.

Ensaio Desktop EULA

Webfonts: for your website

Webfonts allow you to embed the font into a webpage using the @font-face rule, so paragraphs and headings of text can be styled as the webfont. You will be serving the webfont kit for your own site and linking it in the CSS.

Webfonts can be used on a single domain. Agencies responsible for multiple websites, for example web design agencies or hosting providers, may not share a single webfont license across multiple websites.

If the font file itself won't be embedded in the website (for example, when the font is used in a static graphic image such as a logo) you should purchase a Desktop license instead.

Most foundries on MyFonts offer their webfonts with the Annual license model. Click here to Learn more.

Ensaio WebFont EULA

App: for embedding in mobile applications

Select this license type when you are developing an app for iOS, Android, or Windows Phone, and you will be embedding the font file in your mobile application's code.

Ensaio App EULA

Electronic Doc: for embedding in e-text products

You can use an Electronic Doc license to embed the font in an electronic publication such as an eBook, eMagazine, or eNewspaper.

An Electronic Doc license is based on the number of publications in which the font is used. Each issue counts as a separate publication. Regional or format variations don't count as separate publications.

Updated versions of publications that are free to previous customers do not need a new license; otherwise, each new version that is released counts as a separate publication.

For font usage in graphic images shown as the ePub cover, consider a Desktop license instead as most allow for it.

Ensaio Electronic Doc EULA

Digital Ad/Email: for use in HTML5 ads

You can use this type of license to embed fonts into digital ads, such as ads built using HTML5.

We'll supply a kit containing webfonts that can be used within digital ads, such as banner ads. This kit may be shared with third parties who are working on your behalf to produce the ad creatives, however you are wholly responsible for it.

HTML5 ads use webfonts, so why purchase a Digital Ads license rather than a Webfont license?

There are a few reasons, such as the Digital Ads EULA having terms that enable usage in digital ads and on advertising networks.

Digital advertisements also have different usage patterns compared to websites. Most websites generally have consistent pageviews month-to-month whereas advertising impressions can vary wildly month-to-month. Prices reflect this, making it much less expensive to use a Digital Ad license.

If you know the number of impressions the campaign requires, that amount can be ordered before the campaign begins. For campaigns where number impressions is unknown until the end of the campaign, you can true up at the end of each calendar month.

Ensaio Digital Ad/Email EULA

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About the family

Ensaio is a distinctive and versatile typeface crafted to elevate the aesthetics and functionality of book design. Breaking away from the conventions of a single-purpose typeface, Ensaio is thoughtfully divided into four specialized variations: Text, Cover, Caption, and Capitals. Each variant is meticulously designed to excel in its context, offering a unique visual performance. Designed for immersive reading, the Text variant balances medium contrast and near-upright italics. The Cover variant boasts high contrast and striking swashes. Its refined design commands attention in larger sizes, perfect for book covers and headlines. Ensaio Caption is workhorse for small sizes, featuring low-contrast serifs and sturdy shapes, ensuring legibility in footnotes, captions, and other intricate typographic details. The Capitals variant introduces an air of sophistication and grandeur, making it an excellent choice for chapter headings, drop caps, and ornamental typographic elements. Each Ensaio variant complements the others, creating a cohesive typographic system that adapts seamlessly to the multifaceted demands of book design. Whether for elegant prose, detailed annotations, bold cover titles, or decorative elements, Ensaio offers a harmonious balance of form and function, enhancing every aspect of the reading experience.

Designers: Dino dos Santos

Current Foundry: DSType

MyFonts debut: Feb 27, 2026

Ensaio

About DSType

Established in 1994, DSType is a digital type foundry renowned for designing retail and bespoke fonts. Our dedication to excellence has earned accolades from esteemed institutions and publications worldwide, including the Type Directors Club, Creative Review, Communication Arts, and Bienal Ibero-Americana de Diseño. Through meticulous craftsmanship, we've curated an expansive and distinguished catalog of high quality typefaces. Our creations have graced the stages of prestigious global events such as the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018, Qatar 2022, UEFA Nations League, UEFA Euro 2020, UEFA Euro 2024, and Expo 2020 Dubai, further solidifying our reputation as leaders in the field.

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