Serif Normal Enkim 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, literature, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, text italic, classic refinement, editorial tone, formal emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, flowing, crisp, bookish.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with crisp hairlines, stronger main strokes, and distinctly bracketed serifs. The italics are lively and moderately steep, with smooth, calligraphic curvature and tapered terminals that create a continuous, flowing rhythm in text. Proportions feel traditional and slightly condensed in the capitals, while the lowercase shows clear stroke modulation and open counters; round forms stay controlled rather than overly wide. Numerals follow the same italic, contrasty construction, with elegant curves and delicate joins that match the letterforms.
It suits editorial typography where an elegant italic voice is needed—book and magazine settings, introductions, pull quotes, captions, or emphasis within a roman text family. It can also work well in formal communications such as invitations or programs, especially at sizes where the delicate hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is cultivated and traditional, with a poised, literary character. Its sharp contrasts and rhythmic slant read as formal and polished, lending a sense of sophistication and editorial authority rather than casual friendliness.
The design appears intended as a classic, text-oriented italic that balances readability with graceful calligraphic movement. Its strong contrast and carefully shaped serifs suggest a focus on refined typography for long-form reading and sophisticated editorial styling.
In the sample text, the strong thick–thin pattern and fine entry/exit strokes give a bright page color and a distinctly italic texture. The ampersand and the more decorative lowercase shapes add a touch of flourish, but the design remains grounded in conventional text-serif conventions.