Serif Normal Enbuf 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titling, magazine, invitations, pull quotes, elegant, literary, formal, classic, refined, italic emphasis, classic elegance, editorial texture, formal tone, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, oldstyle, graceful.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharply tapered hairlines and darker, slightly calligraphic main strokes. The serifs are fine and bracketed, with crisp terminals and a consistent rightward slant that produces a fluid reading rhythm. Uppercase forms feel stately and open, while the lowercase shows lively modulation and slightly varying widths that add texture without becoming decorative. Numerals follow the same italic construction, with pronounced stroke contrast and delicate finishing.
Well suited to editorial settings such as magazines, books, and long-form typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or refined titling. It also fits formal communications—programs, invitations, and cultural branding—where a classic, elegant serif impression is desired.
The overall tone is polished and literary, suggesting traditional editorial typography and classic bookish refinement. Its slanted, calligraphic energy adds a sense of movement and sophistication, making it feel more expressive than a strictly neutral text face while remaining clearly conventional.
This design appears intended as a traditional italic companion with a distinctly calligraphic stroke logic, balancing readability with a more expressive, upscale texture. The goal seems to be a classic, conventional serif feel elevated by crisp high contrast and graceful italic movement.
The italic stress and strong thick–thin transitions are most noticeable in curved letters and in the sweeping entry/exit strokes, creating a bright, sparkling texture at display sizes. Spacing appears measured for continuous text, though the hairlines and sharp details will read best with adequate size and resolution.