Serif Normal Enbuj 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazine, invitations, headlines, elegant, literary, classic, formal, elegant emphasis, literary tone, editorial clarity, classic italics, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, refined, flowing.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and a distinctly calligraphic stroke rhythm. Hairline serifs and thin joins contrast with fuller curved strokes, creating a crisp, shimmering texture in text. Letterforms show tapered terminals, bracketed serifs, and lively entry/exit strokes, with italic construction evident in the angled capitals and the flowing lowercase. Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with open counters and a steady baseline presence, while figures adopt the same slanted, contrasty treatment for a cohesive voice.
This style fits editorial layouts, book and magazine typography, and other settings where an italic voice is used for emphasis or elegance. It also works well for invitations, quotations, pull quotes, and refined headlines where high contrast and a calligraphic slant can be showcased at larger sizes.
The overall tone is refined and expressive, projecting a classic, literary sophistication. Its brisk contrast and italic movement add a sense of ceremony and emphasis, suitable for polished, cultured typography rather than utilitarian UI styling.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional italic serif with a calligraphic edge—balancing crisp high contrast with smooth, readable forms—so it can provide graceful emphasis within text and a cultured presence in display settings.
In longer sample lines, the font maintains a consistent diagonal momentum and clear word shapes, producing an airy, high-end page color. The italic capitals are especially graceful and prominent, supporting display use where elegant emphasis is desired.