Serif Normal Enbel 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, invitations, quotations, classic, literary, elegant, refined, text italic, refinement, emphasis, tradition, readability, bracketing, hairlines, calligraphic, oblique stress, bookish.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and finely tapered hairlines. Serifs are small and crisp with gentle bracketing, and many strokes end in sharp, calligraphic terminals. The italic construction shows a clear forward slant, with lively entry/exit strokes and an oblique stress visible in rounded forms. Proportions feel traditional, with moderate ascenders/descenders and slightly variable character widths that create a flowing, text-oriented rhythm.
It works well for editorial typography such as magazines, books, essays, and long-form quotations where an italic voice is needed. The refined contrast and crisp serifs also suit formal materials like invitations, programs, and sophisticated branding accents, especially at text to display sizes where its hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is cultured and traditional, with an elegant, literary feel. Its italic energy reads expressive and polished rather than casual, suggesting formality suited to editorial and classical contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that brings calligraphic liveliness to continuous reading. It aims to balance tradition and clarity while providing a graceful, emphatic companion for editorial typography.
Uppercase forms remain restrained and readable while still showing italic dynamism, and the numerals share the same high-contrast, old-style sensibility. In continuous text the face maintains a steady cadence, with sharp details that reward comfortable reading sizes and careful spacing.