Serif Normal Enmuh 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate A' by Berthold and 'Corporate A' and 'Corporate A WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, literary, classical, formal, refined, italic emphasis, classic text, elegant tone, editorial clarity, bracketed, calligraphic, slanted, wedge serif, modulated.
This is a slanted serif with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp, bracketed wedge-like serifs. The letterforms show a calligraphic rhythm with tapered terminals, narrow joins, and a lively diagonal stress that gives the strokes a flowing, pen-driven feel. Capitals are elegant and slightly narrow with sharp apexes and clean finishing strokes, while the lowercase maintains clear counters and a steady baseline despite the slant. Numerals are similarly modulated and traditional in construction, with graceful curves and tapered ends that match the text color of the alphabet.
It fits well in editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, and literary quotes where an italic serif voice is desirable. It also suits formal communications—programs, invitations, and refined branding—especially for headlines, pull quotes, or emphasized passages where the slanted, high-contrast rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone is cultured and bookish, combining a classic, old-world refinement with a hint of motion from the italic construction. It reads as dignified and expressive rather than blunt or utilitarian, suitable for work that wants a traditional voice and a polished, editorial presence.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, highly legible serif italic with a traditional typographic tone, offering expressive emphasis and classic elegance while maintaining consistent texture in paragraph settings.
In the sample text, spacing and rhythm create an even, smooth line flow, with the contrast and slanted forms producing a slightly sparkling texture at larger sizes. The design favors sharp details and tapered strokes, which makes it feel more at home in print-like contexts and display-inflected text settings than in extremely small UI sizes.