Serif Normal Enbon 4 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, text italic, classic tone, editorial polish, calligraphic elegance, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, graceful, oldstyle.
A high-contrast italic serif with slender hairlines, fuller diagonal and vertical stems, and delicately bracketed serifs that taper to sharp points. The italic angle is pronounced and consistent, with a flowing, calligraphic rhythm and slightly asymmetric stress in rounded forms. Capitals are poised and relatively narrow, with crisp terminals and elegant joins, while the lowercase shows lively modulation and distinctive italic constructions (notably the looped, descending forms and the single-storey-style movement in letters like a and g). Numerals follow the same refined contrast and slanted posture, pairing thin entry strokes with sturdier main strokes for a cohesive text color.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazine features, pull quotes, and refined book typography where an italic voice is needed. It also fits formal communication—programs, invitations, and certificates—and can add a classic, premium tone to branding and packaging when used at moderate to larger sizes.
The overall tone is sophisticated and traditional, evoking bookish refinement and a sense of cultivated formality. Its crisp contrast and graceful slant lend it an expressive, literary character suited to elevated, polished typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif italic with pronounced calligraphic influence, balancing traditional proportions with sharp, elegant detailing. It aims to provide a distinctly expressive italic that remains controlled and legible in extended text while offering a refined presence in headings.
In continuous text the face maintains an even, airy texture despite the strong stroke modulation, with clear word shapes driven by the italic rhythm. The punctuation and capitals feel designed to stand up in display-like settings while still reading comfortably at text sizes.