Serif Normal Enkan 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, refined text, classic italic, editorial voice, formal emphasis, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, flowing, upright stress.
A slanted serif with pronounced contrast and a crisp, drawn quality. Strokes transition from hairline thins to firmer main stems, with bracketed serifs that taper to sharp points rather than blunt terminals. The italic construction feels moderately cursive: many lowercase forms show gentle entry/exit strokes and a forward rhythm, while capitals remain relatively formal and structured. Curves are smooth and open, counters are clear, and spacing reads even, producing a steady text color despite the delicate hairlines.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or refined typography. It also fits upscale branding, cultural institutions, and formal materials such as invitations or programs, where a classic serif italic can add polish and cadence.
The overall tone is cultured and traditional, evoking bookish, editorial sophistication. Its sheen comes from the fine hairlines and sweeping italic motion, giving it a poised, slightly dramatic presence without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances readability with a graceful, calligraphic slant. Its high-contrast detailing and tapered serifs aim to deliver a refined tone for sophisticated typography while keeping letterforms disciplined enough for continuous setting.
The uppercase presents a calm, classical silhouette with restrained flourish, while the lowercase carries more movement in letters like a, e, g, and y. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and appear well suited to running text and inline figures, with elegant curves and clear differentiation.