Serif Normal Ennih 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic refinement, calligraphic motion, calligraphic, brisk, crisp, airy, delicate.
A sharply inclined serif italic with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered serifs. The letterforms show a calligraphic rhythm with wedge-like entry strokes and clean, pointed terminals, creating lively diagonals and a flowing texture in text. Proportions feel balanced rather than condensed, with moderately long ascenders and descenders that add vertical grace. Curves are smooth and controlled, and the numerals share the same italic motion and contrast, keeping the overall color light and articulate on the page.
This style suits editorial typography—magazine features, book typography, and long-form layouts—where a refined italic voice is needed for emphasis, leads, or pull quotes. It also works well for formal invitations, luxury or heritage branding, and packaging accents that benefit from a crisp, elegant italic texture.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with a distinctly classic, editorial sophistication. Its energetic italic slant and fine details convey a sense of formality and cultivated elegance, suitable for expressive but restrained typography.
The design appears intended as a classic text serif italic focused on readability with expressive, calligraphic movement. It aims to provide a cultured, high-finish typographic voice for emphasis and display-in-text applications while maintaining a cohesive, consistent rhythm across letters and numerals.
Uppercase forms appear stately and steady while still carrying the italic momentum, pairing well with the more fluid lowercase. The lowercase has a gently looped, handwritten influence (notably in bowls and tails), and the ampersand is notably decorative, emphasizing the face’s expressive side without becoming ornate.