Serif Normal Anbak 15 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, elegant, editorial, classical, dramatic, fashion, luxury tone, editorial impact, classical flair, display emphasis, didone-like, high-waisted, hairline, calligraphic, refined.
A slanted, high-contrast serif with razor-thin hairlines and broad, sculpted main strokes. Serifs are sharp and delicately bracketed, with a crisp, polished finish that reads as engraved or fashion-oriented rather than bookish. The rhythm is lively: curves swell quickly into thick stems and snap back to hairlines, and the italic construction introduces flowing entry/exit strokes and tapered terminals. Proportions are generous in width, with open counters and a slightly high-waisted feel in rounded letters, giving the overall texture an airy but assertive color at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and other display settings where its contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated. It works well for magazine and fashion contexts, luxury branding, and premium packaging, and can add a classic editorial accent to invitations or cultural event materials when set with ample spacing.
The tone is luxurious and poised, with a distinctly editorial sophistication. Its dramatic contrast and italic movement add theatrical flair, evoking fashion mastheads, cultural journals, and premium branding. The overall impression is confident and refined rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, fashion-leaning interpretation of a classical high-contrast italic serif—optimized for impact, elegance, and typographic sparkle. Its wide stance and crisp hairlines prioritize expressive tone and visual hierarchy in titles and prominent text.
Uppercase forms show strong, stylized italic silhouettes with crisp joins and pronounced thick–thin transitions, while the lowercase keeps a smooth, calligraphic flow with compact, teardrop-like joins in places. Numerals match the same italic, high-contrast language, appearing tailored for headlines and titling where sparkle and sharpness are desirable.