Serif Normal Enkoh 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, invitations, headlines, quotations, elegant, literary, classic, refined, formal, italic emphasis, classic reading, editorial tone, formal voice, calligraphic, bracketed, oldstyle, warm, flowing.
A high-contrast italic serif with flowing, calligraphic construction and crisp bracketed serifs. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with tapered entry and exit strokes that create a lively rhythm across lines. The capitals are dignified and slightly wide in stance, while the lowercase has a gently slanted, handwritten texture with rounded joins and softly cupped terminals. Figures follow the same contrast and slant, with open counters and smooth curves that read clearly at display and text sizes.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where an elegant italic is needed for emphasis, introductions, or pull quotes. It also works effectively for formal headings, invitations, and brand messaging that benefits from traditional refinement and a sense of movement.
The overall tone feels classic and cultured, evoking traditional book typography and editorial sophistication. Its pronounced italic movement adds energy and expressiveness without becoming ornamental, giving it a poised, literary voice suited to refined communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional, book-oriented italic serif that balances readability with expressive calligraphic motion. Its high-contrast structure and controlled detailing suggest an aim toward classic typography and polished editorial tone rather than overt display novelty.
The italic angle is consistent across letters and numerals, producing an even forward momentum in running text. Serifs remain delicate but present, and the combination of sharp hairlines and fuller main strokes creates a crisp, polished color on the page.