Serif Normal Ennel 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, literary, invitations, classic, cultured, refined, text setting, elegant emphasis, classic tone, editorial clarity, calligraphic, bracketed, tapered, fluid, oldstyle.
A slanted serif with smooth, calligraphic construction and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes show noticeable modulation with tapered terminals and a rhythmic, flowing texture that stays even across lines of text. Proportions are moderately open with a conventional x-height and slightly variable character widths, giving the face a natural, bookish cadence rather than a rigid, engineered feel. Numerals share the same italic movement and contrast, maintaining consistency with the letterforms.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book and magazine setting, and other long-form contexts where a conventional serif voice is desired with italic emphasis built in. It also works effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and formal materials such as invitations or programs where a classic, polished tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking classic publishing and formal correspondence. Its italic energy adds elegance and forward motion, reading as expressive without becoming decorative or flamboyant.
The design appears intended to provide a traditional text serif in an italic style that remains readable while adding a graceful, literary character. The moderate contrast, bracketed serifs, and measured proportions aim for dependable text performance with a subtle calligraphic flair.
In the sample text, the face holds together well at larger sizes, where the stroke modulation and serif shaping become more apparent. The slant and tapered joins create a lively baseline rhythm, while counters remain clear enough to preserve readability for continuous setting.