Serif Normal Ankab 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, pull quotes, packaging, branding, formal, dramatic, classic, authoritative, emphasis, elegance, editorial impact, classic tone, display presence, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, crisp, lively.
A high-contrast italic serif with strongly angled stress, crisp hairlines, and weight concentrated into bold, rounded main strokes. Serifs are sharp and lightly bracketed, with tapered terminals that read as calligraphic rather than mechanical. The design shows a noticeable rightward slant, open counters, and energetic curves; widths vary by glyph, giving the line a lively, uneven rhythm while staying cohesive. Figures are oldstyle-leaning in feel, with varied heights and pronounced stroke modulation that matches the letters.
This font performs best in display and short-form settings such as headlines, magazine features, pull quotes, covers, and brand statements where its contrast and italic energy can be appreciated. It can also work for elegant packaging and promotional typography, particularly when paired with a calmer text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is confident and formal, with a dramatic, editorial flair. Its glossy contrast and expressive italic shapes suggest sophistication and urgency—well suited to voice that wants to feel classic, upscale, and emphatic rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with heightened emphasis through strong contrast and a vigorous italic stance. It balances tradition with a slightly theatrical stroke modulation to make everyday letterforms feel more prestigious and attention-getting.
At text sizes the thin hairlines and sharp joins become a defining feature, so the face reads best when printing or rendering preserves fine detail. The italics include distinct entry/exit strokes and occasional swash-like terminals that add motion, especially in lowercase and in letters like f, j, y, and z.