Serif Normal Enmuh 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate A' by Berthold and 'Corporate A' and 'Corporate A WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classical, formal emphasis, editorial polish, classic readability, typographic elegance, calligraphic, sharp, bracketed, tapered, crisp.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with clear calligraphic influence: thick main strokes transition into very fine hairlines, and terminals taper cleanly into pointed or softly rounded ends. Serifs are bracketed and delicate, with a consistent rightward slant and lively, flowing rhythm across words. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height, relatively long ascenders/descenders, and slightly compact counters that keep the texture crisp in paragraph settings. Numerals and capitals share the same sharp contrast and italic construction, giving the set a cohesive, formal color.
Well-suited to editorial design, magazines, and book typography where an elegant italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or lead-ins. It also works for refined headlines, pull quotes, and formal materials such as invitations or programs where high contrast and a classic serif voice are desirable.
The overall tone is refined and literary, evoking traditional book typography and polished editorial styling. Its slanted, high-contrast forms feel expressive without becoming decorative, reading as confident, cultured, and slightly dramatic.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, readable italic with pronounced contrast and calligraphic movement, providing a sophisticated companion for text typography and a graceful option for prominent emphasis.
Diagonal stress is evident in rounded forms, and the joins and curves are smoothly modulated, producing a consistent typographic “sparkle” from hairlines. The italic is assertive enough for emphasis and display, while the letterfit in the sample text suggests a controlled, classical text rhythm.