Serif Normal Enbav 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, quotations, invitations, formal, literary, refined, classic, classic italic, editorial emphasis, formal tone, calligraphic clarity, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp, open.
An italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strongly calligraphic rhythm. The letterforms lean with a steady angle, using sharp, tapered terminals and bracketed serifs that stay crisp rather than bulbous. Capitals are elegant and relatively narrow with flowing curves, while the lowercase shows compact proportions, open counters, and lively entry/exit strokes that keep words moving across the line. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, slanted construction, reading as designed companions rather than upright add-ons.
Well-suited for editorial typography where a classic italic voice is needed—pull quotes, intros, captions, and refined headings. It can also work for formal stationery and invitations, and for book design where an expressive italic complements a serif text family.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, suggesting bookish authority and a measured sense of sophistication. Its energetic slant and crisp contrast add a touch of drama without becoming ornamental, giving text a poised, editorial voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly legible italic with a distinctly calligraphic edge—balancing traditional serif structure with enough contrast and motion to elevate emphasis and display moments in editorial settings.
In text, the contrast and sharp joins create a bright, shimmering texture, especially in tighter settings. The italic construction is consistent across cases, and the punctuation and figures visually match the same pen-driven logic, supporting coherent long-form composition and display use.