Serif Normal Enbon 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, refinement, classicism, editorial voice, formal tone, elegance, hairline serifs, calligraphic, bracketed, wedge terminals, swashy.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced diagonal stress and crisp, hairline serifs. Strokes alternate between very fine hairlines and firm main stems, with smooth, calligraphic joins and subtly bracketed serifs that taper into wedge-like terminals. The italic angle is consistent and lively, with rounded forms kept fairly open and counters clean; lowercase shows flowing entry/exit strokes and occasional swash-like tails that add movement without turning into script. Overall spacing and rhythm feel even, with a poised, editorial texture in continuous text.
Well suited to editorial settings such as book typography, magazines, and essays where an elegant italic voice is needed. It can also serve effectively for invitations, formal announcements, pull quotes, and upscale branding—especially where a classic, high-contrast serif texture is desirable.
The tone is polished and literary, evoking classic book typography and formal correspondence. Its strong contrast and graceful slant give it a cultured, slightly dramatic presence suited to sophisticated, heritage-leaning design.
Designed to deliver a traditional italic serif with calligraphic energy: strong contrast, disciplined structure, and graceful finishing strokes that elevate running text and display lines alike. The intent reads as a refined companion style for sophisticated typography rather than a neutral workhorse.
Uppercase forms appear restrained and stately, while the lowercase brings most of the personality through curved terminals and extended tails on letters like y and z. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic, reading as traditional and refined rather than utilitarian.