Serif Normal Enruh 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, invitations, poetry, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, text emphasis, editorial tone, classical elegance, formal voice, calligraphic, bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, slanted axis, hairline joins.
A high-contrast italic serif with delicate hairlines, crisp wedge-like terminals, and finely bracketed serifs that give strokes a carved, calligraphic finish. The italic construction shows a clear rightward slant and a flowing rhythm, with pronounced entry/exit strokes and tapered joins that keep counters open despite the contrast. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow with sharp serifs and smooth curves; lowercase forms feel supple and bookish, with a two-storey “a” and an “f” that extends prominently, contributing to an energetic text line. Numerals follow the same italic logic, combining thin hairlines with sturdier verticals for a consistent, polished color.
Well suited for long-form editorial italics such as book and magazine typography, pull quotes, and introductions where a classical, high-contrast italic is desired. It also fits formal print applications like invitations or programs, and works effectively as an accent face paired with a roman serif for emphasis and hierarchy.
The overall tone is refined and literary, evoking editorial tradition and formal correspondence. Its sharp serifs and graceful italic motion add a sense of sophistication and ceremony, while the restrained proportions keep it composed rather than flashy.
The design appears intended as a traditional, text-oriented italic that balances elegance with readability, emphasizing crisp contrast and calligraphic movement. Its consistent detailing suggests use in professional typography where nuanced italic color and refined terminals matter.
At larger sizes the hairline details and tapered terminals become a defining feature, giving the design a precise, engraved character. In text settings the italic rhythm is consistent and smooth, with noticeable emphasis shapes (notably in letters like f, g, and y) that lend personality to italics-heavy typography.