Serif Normal Ennab 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a high-contrast serif italic with a crisp, finely tapered stroke structure and bracketed wedge-like serifs. Letterforms show a pronounced rightward slant and a calligraphic rhythm, with slender hairlines, fuller curved strokes, and gently sheared terminals. Proportions are moderately classical: capitals are open and round (notably C, O, Q), while lowercase forms are compact with clear ascenders/descenders and a smooth, continuous flow suited to text. Numerals follow the same italicized, high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and light finishing strokes.
It fits best in editorial and book contexts where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, captions, or introductions. The refined contrast and classic serif detailing also suit magazine features, cultural writing, and other long-form settings that benefit from a traditional, polished italic.
The overall tone is polished and literary, suggesting classic book typography and formal publishing. Its italic voice feels expressive without becoming decorative, conveying a sense of tradition, elegance, and restraint.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic with a calligraphic underpinning—providing a graceful, readable emphasis style that pairs naturally with a classic roman and supports continuous reading in editorial typography.
In text, the spacing and rhythm read as even and continuous, with strong diagonal movement typical of a true italic rather than a simple slant. The design’s thin hairlines and sharp details imply it will look best when reproduction is clean and sizes aren’t extremely small.