Serif Normal Enkum 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, literary titles, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, elegance, text emphasis, editorial clarity, classic revival, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, oldstyle, crisp.
This is a slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharp hairlines, giving it a crisp, polished texture on the page. Serifs are bracketed and neatly tapered, with smooth joins and a subtly calligraphic flow through curved strokes. Proportions feel traditional and moderately compact, with open counters and a steady baseline rhythm; the italic construction is evident in the angled stems and the lively, slightly forward-leaning curves. Numerals and capitals keep a dignified, bookish presence, while lowercase forms maintain clarity through careful contrast and controlled terminals.
Well suited to editorial typography—magazines, essays, and book interiors—where a classic italic serif is needed for emphasis, quotes, or running text with a traditional tone. It also fits refined display roles such as literary titles, pull quotes, and formal announcements where elegance and contrast are desirable.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with an elegant, classical voice suited to cultured and formal contexts. Its high-contrast italic energy adds sophistication and a sense of motion without becoming flashy, reading as timeless rather than trendy.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, high-contrast serif italic with a classical, print-oriented rhythm—prioritizing elegance, readability, and a well-mannered editorial voice over blunt utility.
In paragraph settings the strong contrast creates a bright, textured color, so it will look best with comfortable sizing and leading where the hairlines have room to breathe. The slant and tapered terminals emphasize emphasis and hierarchy particularly well in mixed italic text.