Serif Normal Enbah 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, invitations, branding, literary, elegant, classical, refined, formal, text companion, classic italics, editorial voice, refined emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, flowing, crisp.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and sharply tapered hairlines. Strokes transition from thick verticals to fine entry and exit strokes, with bracketed serifs that feel crisp rather than heavy. Capitals are relatively narrow and poised, with gently flared terminals and sweeping curves (notably in letters like Q and R), while the lowercase shows calligraphic movement through angled joins and flowing ascenders/descenders. Numerals match the text rhythm, mixing straight stems with rounded bowls and delicate finishing strokes that keep the overall color light and refined.
It works well for book and long-form editorial italics, including emphasis, quotations, and secondary text in print layouts. The elegant contrast and lively cursive structure also suit invitations, luxury-leaning branding, and refined headlines where a traditional italic voice is desired.
The font conveys a classic, bookish sophistication—formal without feeling stiff. Its italic energy reads as articulate and expressive, lending a sense of tradition and cultured polish that suits editorial and ceremonial contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a distinctly calligraphic hand, balancing readability with a graceful, classical character. Its proportions and contrast suggest a focus on elegant typography for narrative and editorial use rather than blunt display impact.
The rhythm is driven by steep diagonals and narrow internal counters, producing a slightly compressed, fast-moving texture. Fine details—especially thin horizontals and terminals—give it an airy finish that benefits from adequate size and spacing so the hairlines remain clear.