Serif Normal Enkes 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, formal, classic, refined, italic emphasis, refined text, classic elegance, editorial voice, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, modulated, flared.
A high-contrast italic serif with strongly modulated strokes, sharp hairlines, and swelling curves that create a lively diagonal rhythm. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with pointed, calligraphic terminals and a consistent rightward slant across capitals and lowercase. The lowercase shows flowing joins and tapered finishes, while the capitals are narrow and sweeping with pronounced entry strokes, giving the alphabet a poised, editorial texture. Numerals follow the same italic stress and contrast, with curving forms and delicate feet that keep them visually aligned with text settings.
Well-suited to editorial environments such as magazines, literary layouts, and book typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis or stylistic texture. It also fits formal communications—programs, invitations, and refined branding—especially in larger sizes where the contrast and sharp details can be appreciated.
The overall tone is elegant and literary, with a sense of traditional craft and a slightly dramatic, fashion-forward sheen. Its slanted, high-contrast forms read as polished and expressive rather than utilitarian, evoking classic book typography and refined print culture.
Designed to provide a sophisticated italic companion for text, combining traditional serif structure with calligraphic motion and strong contrast to deliver expressive emphasis without losing typographic discipline.
Spacing appears relatively open for an italic, helping counterbalance the thin hairlines and maintain clarity in continuous text. The italic construction is consistent across the set, and the repeated use of tapered terminals and fine serifs reinforces a cohesive, smooth reading rhythm.