Serif Normal Ennuz 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Really', 'Really No 2', 'Really No 2 Paneuropean', and 'Really No 2 W2G' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, refined, warm, formal, text companion, readability, editorial tone, classical italic, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, soft terminals, bookish.
This italic serif shows a flowing, calligraphic construction with gently modulated strokes and bracketed serifs. The letterforms lean with a steady slant and maintain an even, readable rhythm, while curves are rounded and generously open. Capitals are slightly restrained and classical in proportion, and lowercase forms feature lively entry/exit strokes with softly tapered terminals. Numerals share the same italic movement, with round figures and moderate stroke variation that keeps color consistent in text.
Well suited to book typography, magazine features, and other editorial settings where an italic with strong readability is needed. It works especially well for emphasis, pull quotes, captions, and elegant short-form applications such as invitations or formal announcements.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, with an understated elegance suited to long-form reading. Its italic energy adds warmth and motion without becoming decorative, giving it a cultured, editorial voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text italic that prioritizes clarity and smooth reading while retaining a handwritten influence. It aims to provide a polished, classical companion voice for extended copy and typographic emphasis.
Details like the curved tail on Q, the sweeping stroke of the lowercase g, and the gently hooked ascenders/descenders contribute to a humanist feel. Spacing appears balanced for continuous text, producing a cohesive texture at paragraph sizes.