Serif Normal Ennal 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, literary titles, quotations, magazine features, literary, refined, classic, scholarly, elegant, reading comfort, editorial polish, elegant emphasis, classical tone, bracketed, calligraphic, flowing, crisp, transitional.
A high-contrast italic serif with a crisp, calligraphic construction and clear thick–thin modulation. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with tapered terminals and a consistent rightward slant that creates lively forward motion. Curves are smooth and open, counters are generous, and joins are clean, giving the face a polished rhythm across mixed-case text. Uppercase forms feel formal and steady, while the lowercase shows more pen-like shaping with angled entry/exit strokes and a fluid, bookish texture.
This font fits well in editorial and book typography, particularly for italic needs such as quotations, citations, introductions, or emphasized passages. It also performs nicely in refined headings, pull quotes, and literary titles where a classic serif voice and a graceful italic presence can carry the page. Its contrast and detail suggest best use from text to display sizes rather than very small settings.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking traditional publishing and editorial typography. Its pronounced contrast and italic movement add a sense of sophistication and emphasis, making it feel expressive without becoming ornate. The impression is confident and literary—suited to contexts where elegance and seriousness are desired.
The design appears intended as a conventional, publication-oriented italic serif that balances classical proportions with a lively, pen-informed stroke. It aims to deliver a refined reading experience while providing a distinctive italic character for emphasis and typographic hierarchy.
In text, the italic slant and contrast create a distinct texture that reads as emphatic and slightly dramatic, especially at larger sizes. The numerals match the serifed, contrasty logic of the letters, helping figures integrate naturally into running copy and headings.