Serif Normal Enkov 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, invitations, branding, literary, classical, refined, warm, traditional, text elegance, classic readability, calligraphic flavor, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, calligraphic, diagonal stress, flared terminals.
A slanted serif design with an oldstyle, calligraphy-influenced skeleton and moderate stroke modulation. Serifs are small to medium and generally bracketed, with softly tapered, slightly flared terminals that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. Proportions lean a bit narrow with tall ascenders and comparatively compact bowls, while spacing and rhythm remain even in text. The italic construction is evident throughout, with flowing entry/exit strokes and a gentle diagonal stress that reads clearly at paragraph sizes.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic serif texture is desired, and it also works for refined headlines, pull quotes, and literary branding. The lively slant and clear serif detailing make it a good choice for invitations and other formal-but-warm communication pieces.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a cultured, slightly formal voice. Its slant and softened terminals add warmth and motion, suggesting tradition and craftsmanship rather than stark modernity.
The design appears intended to provide a familiar, conventional serif voice with the added elegance and movement of a true italic construction. It balances legibility with a subtly calligraphic character, aiming for a comfortable text color and a classic, cultivated presence.
Uppercase forms stay stately and restrained, while lowercase and numerals show more handwritten nuance, giving mixed-case text a dynamic cadence. The figures appear lining and share the same italic energy, supporting continuous text and titling without feeling mechanically uniform.