Serif Normal Enbab 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, classic, refined, formal, italic companion, editorial emphasis, classical tone, refined typography, calligraphic, bracketed, flowing, crisp, graceful.
A high-contrast italic serif with a smooth, calligraphic rhythm and pronounced thick-to-thin modulation. The design shows flowing entry and exit strokes, tapered terminals, and delicately bracketed serifs that stay crisp at the ends. Counters are relatively open for an italic, with oval forms and a consistent rightward slant; many joins and curves feel pen-informed rather than purely geometric. Numerals and capitals follow the same refined contrast and curvature, giving the set a coherent, polished texture in text.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and other long-form contexts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis or secondary text. It also works effectively for invitations, cultural programs, and refined branding where a classic, formal tone is desired.
The overall tone is elegant and literary, with a cultured, old-world refinement typical of classic italic book typography. Its sharp hairlines and poised curves convey formality and sophistication, making it feel appropriate for premium editorial and ceremonial messaging.
The font appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic that brings a traditional, bookish voice with heightened contrast and graceful pen-like movement. It aims to provide an elegant companion style for emphasis while maintaining composure and readability in paragraph settings.
In continuous text the strong contrast creates a lively sparkle, while the italic movement adds forward momentum. The letterforms appear carefully balanced to avoid looking overly ornate, keeping the impression conventional and readable despite the calligraphic detailing.