Serif Normal Ennut 5 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, invitations, branding, literary, refined, classic, formal, elegant, formal emphasis, editorial tone, classic elegance, calligraphic flavor, bracketed, calligraphic, flared, oldstyle, tapered.
This is a slanted serif with crisp, high-contrast strokes and a distinctly calligraphic construction. Stems taper into sharp, bracketed serifs, and many joins and terminals show subtle swelling and thinning that suggests a pen-driven model. The capitals are stately and open, with generous internal counters and a slightly narrow, upright silhouette despite the overall slant. Lowercase forms are lively and somewhat compact, with small, sharp ear- and beak-like details and a single-storey ‘g’ with a prominent loop. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif logic, with graceful curves and tapered entry/exit strokes.
It suits editorial settings where a sophisticated italic voice is needed, such as book typography, magazine features, pull quotes, and refined long-form headings. It also works well for formal stationery and brand applications that benefit from a classic, cultivated serif with noticeable contrast and flair.
The overall tone is polished and bookish, evoking traditional publishing and classical correspondence. Its pronounced stroke modulation and elegant slant lend a sense of ceremony and cultivated taste, while the crisp detailing keeps it feeling precise rather than soft.
The design appears intended to provide a traditional serif italic with a strong calligraphic backbone, balancing formal proportions with expressive, sharply finished details. It prioritizes elegance and line rhythm, offering a distinct italic personality for emphasis, titling, and literary typography.
In the text sample, the rhythm is driven by strong thick–thin alternation and pointed terminals, producing a bright, articulate texture at larger sizes. The slant and tapered serifs add motion across a line, making it feel more expressive than a purely neutral text face.