Serif Normal Enkum 4 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and fine, hairline terminals. Serifs are small and bracketed, with a gently calligraphic flow and diagonal stress that shows through in rounded forms and the angled entry/exit strokes. Proportions feel traditional and moderately compact, with open counters and carefully tapered joins that keep the texture crisp at text sizes. Numerals appear oldstyle with ascenders/descenders and noticeable curvature, matching the italic rhythm of the letters.
Well-suited to editorial layouts and book typography where an elegant italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or running text with a traditional voice. It also fits refined print applications such as programs, certificates, and invitations where a classic serif italic texture helps convey sophistication.
The overall tone is cultured and bookish, with a polished, classical feel suited to formal, literary settings. Its lively italic movement reads expressive without becoming decorative, giving text a refined, slightly dramatic cadence.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast italic companion for serious reading and editorial use, prioritizing graceful rhythm, crisp refinement, and traditional serif detailing.
The italic construction is consistent across capitals and lowercase, with softly cupped terminals and occasional ball-like finishing details that add warmth. Uppercase forms remain restrained and stately, while the lowercase shows more cursive influence in letters like a, f, g, and y, reinforcing the flowing texture in continuous text.