Serif Normal Enbuj 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, text italic, classic refinement, editorial tone, emphatic contrast, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, sharp terminals, open counters, slanted numerals.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic slant and crisp, bracketed serifs. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation with tapered joins and pointed terminals, giving letters a lively, engraved rhythm rather than a geometric feel. The capitals are wide and sweeping with generous curves (notably in C, G, Q, and S), while the lowercase maintains an even, readable cadence with open counters and concise entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same italic axis and contrast, with elegant curves and a slightly varying set width across figures.
Well-suited for editorial settings such as books, magazines, and long-form quotations where an italic with authority and polish is needed. It also works effectively for refined branding, invitations, and headings that benefit from a classic, high-contrast italic presence.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking editorial sophistication and traditional book typography. Its energetic italics feel expressive without becoming decorative, lending a formal, literary voice that reads as premium and established.
The design appears intended as a conventional text italic with elevated contrast and a traditional serif vocabulary, balancing readability with a more expressive, calligraphy-informed stroke. It aims to provide a graceful emphasis style that can carry both short display lines and extended passages with consistent rhythm.
Spacing appears comfortable in the sample text, with the italic angle consistent across cases and figures. The design leans toward sharpness in terminals and serifs, which enhances clarity at display sizes while preserving a smooth text flow in longer lines.