Serif Normal Ennab 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blacker Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, headlines, quotations, classic, literary, formal, elegant, text companion, emphasis, refinement, tradition, bracketed serifs, transitional, diagonal stress, calligraphic, wedge terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, tapered serifs and a distinctly calligraphic modulation. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin transitions with diagonal stress, and many joins resolve into pointed wedge terminals. Proportions are moderately open with slightly condensed capitals and lively, slanted lowercase forms; the italic construction is evident in the entry/exit strokes and the flowing, angled rhythm across words. Numerals and capitals maintain crisp, chiseled details that read cleanly at display and text sizes.
Well-suited for book typography as an accompanying italic for emphasis, quotations, and titles, and it also performs well in editorial settings where a refined italic voice is needed. Its crisp contrast and energetic slant make it effective for magazine subheads, pull quotes, and formal invitations or programs when set with adequate size and leading.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an elegant, slightly dramatic presence typical of book and editorial italics. It feels formal and refined rather than casual, projecting tradition and authority while retaining a lively, handwritten energy.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic with strong calligraphic cues, aiming to provide a refined, readable italic for continuous text while also offering enough sharpness and contrast to stand out in highlighted passages.
The italic slant is consistent across the set, and the letterforms lean on sharp finishing strokes and strong contrast to create sparkle in running text. Counters remain clear despite the contrast, and the design favors crisp edges and pointed terminals over soft, rounded finishing.