Serif Normal Enbah 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, magazines, pull quotes, editorial, packaging, refined, literary, classic, elegant, text, emphasis, formal, calligraphic, crisp, tapered, bracketed, lively.
A high-contrast italic serif with flowing, calligraphic stress and crisp hairlines set against weightier main strokes. Serifs are sharp and bracketed, with tapered terminals that give the forms a polished, slightly formal finish. The overall texture is lively and rhythmic, with generous curves and angled joins that keep paragraphs energetic while maintaining a conventional bookish structure.
Well-suited for book and magazine typography, especially for italics in continuous text, introductions, pull quotes, and captions where a refined slant is desirable. It also fits branding and packaging that aims for a classic, upscale feel, and works effectively in posters or headlines when a more literary, old-style tone is needed.
This typeface conveys a refined, literary tone with a distinctly editorial flavor. Its slanted posture and high-contrast rhythm add a sense of motion and sophistication, reading as cultured, formal, and quietly dramatic rather than casual.
The design appears intended for long-form reading in contexts where an italic voice needs to feel authoritative and well-crafted rather than decorative. Its contrast and careful detailing suggest a focus on typographic elegance, supporting nuanced emphasis within text while remaining consistent enough for sustained setting.
The figures share the same italic energy as the letters, keeping the overall color consistent in mixed text. The letterforms show pronounced stroke modulation and slender internal counters, which can look particularly sharp at display sizes and in high-quality print.