Serif Normal Enbal 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, quotations, literary titles, invitations, refined, literary, classic, elegant, formal, text emphasis, classic elegance, editorial tone, formal voice, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, tapered, stately.
This serif italic features sharply tapered, high-contrast strokes with delicate hairlines and confident, dark diagonals. Serifs are bracketed and finely pointed, with a pronounced forward slant and a narrow overall footprint that keeps word shapes compact. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with teardrop-like terminals and lively entry/exit strokes that give the lowercase a flowing rhythm. Capitals are crisp and classical in construction, pairing thin cross-strokes with strong main stems for a polished, editorial texture.
It works particularly well for book and magazine italics, pull quotes, forewords, and emphasis within classic serif layouts. The narrow, elegant stance also suits refined headings, cultural programming, and invitation or menu typography where a formal, traditional voice is desired.
The overall tone is cultured and formal, with an elegant, literary feel reminiscent of traditional book typography and diplomatic stationery. Its italic energy reads expressive but controlled, lending a sense of sophistication and ceremony rather than casual handwriting.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a calligraphic edge, balancing readability with a refined, high-contrast sparkle. Its proportions and lively terminals suggest a focus on elegant emphasis and polished editorial tone in continuous text and titles.
The numerals follow the same high-contrast, italic logic, with slender joins and graceful curves that suit text settings and refined titling. The design’s crisp joins and pointed details reward generous sizes and good reproduction, where the hairlines and brackets remain clean.