Serif Normal Enman 7 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'URW Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, text emphasis, classic tone, editorial voice, formal branding, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, slanted, oldstyle figures, open counters.
A slanted, high-contrast serif with tapered strokes and crisp, bracketed serifs that read as traditional rather than decorative. The letterforms show a steady diagonal stress and a lively rhythm, with generous sidebearings and a slightly expansive stance. Curves are smoothly modeled with sharp terminals, and many joins narrow into fine hairlines, giving the face a polished, engraved-like texture in text. Numerals appear oldstyle, mixing ascenders and descenders to blend comfortably with lowercase typography.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interiors where an expressive italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or section openers. It also fits formal collateral—programs, invitations, and brand wordmarks—where a classic serif with refined contrast can convey tradition and sophistication.
The overall tone is cultivated and bookish, projecting elegance and authority without feeling rigid. Its italic flow adds a sense of motion and emphasis, suitable for refined, literary settings and formal communication.
This design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a confident italic stance, balancing readable proportions with a more expressive, calligraphic texture. The aim seems to be providing a familiar, authoritative tone while adding elegance through pronounced contrast and carefully shaped serifs.
In running text, the strong thick–thin transitions create a distinctive typographic color, while the wide spacing and open forms help maintain clarity at display and reading sizes. The italic character is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, supporting cohesive emphasis and titling.