Serif Normal Enbus 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book quotes, editorial, invitations, magazines, packaging, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, text emphasis, classic elegance, editorial tone, formal voice, calligraphic, crisp, delicate, bracketed, lively.
A high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced diagonal stress and crisp, tapered terminals. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with sharp entry strokes and smooth, calligraphic joins that create a flowing rhythm. Proportions feel classical, with relatively narrow lowercase forms, compact counters, and tall ascenders/descenders that add vertical grace. Capitals are structured and stately, while the lowercase shows more movement—particularly in letters like a, e, g, and y—reinforcing an expressive yet controlled texture in text.
Well-suited for editorial typography, book and journal settings, pull quotes, and classical titling where an italic voice is needed. It also fits formal communications such as invitations and certificates, and can add a premium tone to brand and packaging copy when used with adequate size and spacing.
The overall tone is poised and literary, combining traditional bookish authority with a touch of flourish. It reads as refined and cultured rather than loud or decorative, lending an impression of craft, formality, and editorial polish.
The design appears intended as a conventional serif italic with elevated contrast and a calligraphic undercurrent, aimed at delivering a sophisticated, traditional reading experience while providing expressive emphasis in running text.
Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic, with slender strokes and pointed terminals that keep them consistent with the letterforms. The Q features a notably sweeping tail, and several lowercase letters exhibit subtly varied stroke endings that enhance a handwritten sensibility without breaking typographic discipline.