Serif Normal Enkas 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial design, magazine text, invitations, branding, classic, literary, elegant, formal, editorial, text emphasis, classic elegance, editorial clarity, formal tone, calligraphic, bracketed, swashy, refined, dynamic.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, tapered serifs. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation with hairline joins and pointed terminals, producing a lively diagonal rhythm. Proportions feel traditionally bookish with moderate x-height, open counters, and slightly narrow, calligraphy-influenced curves; uppercase forms are stately and relatively upright in structure while still sharing the italic stress. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, with elegant curves and sharp finishing strokes that keep the texture light and refined.
Well-suited for long-form editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or titling, and for refined display settings such as magazine headers, literary covers, and premium packaging. It also fits formal materials—programs, invitations, and certificates—where a traditional, elegant italic serif can carry the message with authority.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking traditional printing, literary titles, and formal correspondence. Its sharp contrast and flowing italic movement add a sense of sophistication and ceremony rather than neutrality.
Likely intended as a conventional, readable italic serif that balances traditional book typography with a slightly calligraphic edge. The strong contrast, tapered serifs, and disciplined slant aim to deliver a refined texture and expressive emphasis while remaining appropriate for continuous text and editorial use.
The design reads cleanly at display and text sizes in the sample, with a bright page color from thin hairlines and controlled spacing. Several glyphs show subtle swash-like entry/exit strokes and gently curved cross-strokes, reinforcing a handwritten, engraved feel without becoming decorative script.