Serif Normal Enbez 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, quotations, invitations, literary, refined, classic, formal, elegant, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic styling, elegant reading, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, tapered, modulated.
A high-contrast italic serif with finely tapered strokes and sharp, well-defined terminals. The letterforms show calligraphic modulation with a consistent rightward slant, narrow joins, and bracketed serifs that remain delicate rather than heavy. Capitals are proportionally classical with smooth curves and controlled flare, while lowercase forms keep a steady rhythm and moderate spacing; curved strokes thin dramatically into hairlines, especially in letters like a, e, s, and g. Numerals follow the same italic, old-style-influenced flow, with varied widths and elegant top/bottom finishing.
Well suited for long-form typography where an italic is needed for emphasis—such as book and journal italics, quotes, captions, and pull-quotes—especially at comfortable reading sizes. It can also work for refined titles, cultural branding, and formal printed pieces where a classic italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, suggesting editorial polish and quiet sophistication. Its crisp contrast and graceful italic movement convey formality and a cultured, bookish elegance rather than a casual or playful mood.
The design appears intended as a conventional text companion italic: crisp, high-contrast, and classically proportioned to deliver elegant emphasis within traditional serif typography. Its controlled rhythm and restrained detailing suggest a focus on readability and editorial refinement rather than display novelty.
In text, the italic angle is pronounced enough to read clearly as emphasis, and the high contrast adds sparkle at larger sizes. The design favors smooth, flowing curves and restrained ornament, with terminals that feel sharp and precise; this gives the face a refined presence but can make the thinnest strokes visually delicate.