Serif Normal Anbab 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, luxury, theatrical, impact, elegance, expressiveness, premium tone, editorial voice, calligraphic, swashy, curvilinear, bracketed, flared.
A high-contrast serif with a pronounced rightward slant and calligraphic construction. Thick vertical and diagonal stems pair with hairline cross-strokes and pointed terminals, creating a crisp, engraved look. Serifs are small and sharply tapered, often flaring into wedge-like feet, while many lowercase letters show swashy entry/exit strokes and teardrop-like joins. Overall proportions are generous and open, with lively rhythm and noticeable stroke modulation that stays consistent from caps to numerals.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and short-form copy where the dramatic contrast and italic energy can shine. It works well for fashion or lifestyle editorial design, premium branding, and packaging where a refined but expressive serif is desired.
The tone is confident and theatrical, mixing classic editorial refinement with expressive, almost flamboyant motion. The sharp hairlines and sweeping curves read as luxurious and attention-seeking, suited to statements rather than quiet text.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with heightened contrast and italicized momentum, adding decorative terminal detail for emphasis. It prioritizes personality and elegance over neutrality, aiming for impactful display typography with a classic, upscale voice.
In the sample text, the strong slope and delicate hairlines create energetic word shapes, while the decorative terminals on letters like a, g, w, and z add flair. Numerals follow the same contrast and slanted posture, contributing to a cohesive display feel.