Serif Normal Ennep 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, invitations, refined, classical, formal, text italic, classic tone, reading comfort, editorial polish, formal emphasis, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, bracketed, flowing.
This typeface is an italic serif with a poised, calligraphic rhythm and clear pen-like modulation. Strokes show moderate contrast with tapered terminals and bracketed serifs that sharpen into fine points, creating a crisp, elegant edge without feeling brittle. Proportions are balanced and bookish: capitals are stately with gently curved joins, while the lowercase leans smoothly with open counters and slightly dynamic, varying sidebearings that give lines a natural, handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same italic slant and modulation, pairing well with text rather than standing apart as display figures.
It performs well in continuous reading contexts where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or a full italic setting—such as books, long-form editorial, and magazine features. It can also lend a formal, classic voice to programs, invitations, and other refined print applications where a traditional serif italic is appropriate.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with a quiet sense of tradition. It feels suited to cultured, formal settings—more “printed page” than “branding stunt”—and communicates care, intelligence, and a measured elegance.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly legible serif italic with a timeless, print-oriented personality. Its moderate contrast, careful serif shaping, and steady slant suggest an emphasis on comfortable reading and a polished editorial texture rather than overt stylization.
The italic angle is consistent and moderate, and the detailing favors sharp, well-defined terminals over soft rounding. Descenders and ascenders are expressive but controlled, helping the face feel lively in text while maintaining a composed texture.