Serif Normal Enmay 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classical, formal, italic emphasis, editorial refinement, classic tone, formal voice, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, crisp, bookish.
This italic serif shows a pronounced slant with sharp, tapered entry and exit strokes and distinctly bracketed serifs. Strokes move from hairline-thin to firm stems, creating a crisp, high-contrast rhythm, while curves are smooth and slightly elongated. Letterforms feel moderately narrow with generous sidebearings, and the overall texture stays airy and controlled rather than dense. In the lowercase, the italic construction reads clearly in the flowing joins and angled terminals, with a traditional two-storey “g” and compact, neatly finished bowls and counters.
Well-suited to editorial typography—magazines, book interiors, and longform articles—where an elegant italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or refined setting. It can also serve for invitations, cultural programs, and branding that wants a classic, premium tone, especially in short passages or display-sized copy.
The tone is poised and literary, with a sense of old-style refinement and editorial seriousness. Its lively italic motion adds sophistication and a hint of formality, making it feel at home in traditional, culture-forward settings rather than casual or purely utilitarian ones.
The design appears intended to provide a traditional, high-contrast italic with clean, disciplined detailing—prioritizing graceful movement, refined serifs, and a polished page color suitable for formal reading contexts and sophisticated typographic hierarchy.
Capitals are understated and stately, pairing well with the more animated lowercase; the numerals share the same calligraphic contrast and sharp finishing, keeping the set visually coherent. The italic angle is consistent across the alphabet, and the high contrast makes the font feel best when given enough size and breathing room.