Serif Normal Enmas 10 is a light, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Baskerville' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, invitations, headlines, elegant, literary, refined, fashionable, classical, italic companion, formal tone, editorial emphasis, classic refinement, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, delicate, crisp.
This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with slender hairlines, fuller main strokes, and smoothly bracketed serifs that taper to sharp points. The italic construction is lively and calligraphic, with consistent rightward slant, curved entry strokes, and occasional swash-like terminals (notably in letters such as Q and z). Capitals are narrow and poised with classical proportions, while the lowercase shows a moderate x-height, compact bowls, and crisp, slightly elongated serifs that keep the texture bright and open on the page. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and angled stress, reading as elegant rather than utilitarian.
It suits editorial typography where an italic voice is used for emphasis, pull quotes, standfirsts, and refined headlines. The graceful contrast and tapered serifs also make it a strong choice for invitations, programs, and other formal materials that benefit from an elegant, traditional italic texture.
Overall, the font conveys a polished, editorial sophistication with a distinctly literary tone. Its sharp, tapered details and flowing italic rhythm suggest formality and taste, while the crisp contrast adds a sense of luxury and ceremony.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic with a more expressive, calligraphic finish—prioritizing elegance, readability in continuous text, and a distinctive italic personality for editorial and formal settings.
The spacing and rhythm produce a clean, airy text color at display and large text sizes, with thin connections and terminals that emphasize finesse. Several glyphs show expressive finishing strokes, giving headlines a subtly dramatic, fashion-leaning presence without departing from conventional serif structure.