Serif Normal Anbud 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Imagist' by Fenotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, magazine, posters, packaging, dramatic, editorial, elegant, expressive, classic, statement, luxury, impact, expressiveness, calligraphic, bracketed, tapered, swashy, curvy.
A high-contrast serif italic with sharply tapered strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs are small and bracketed, often resolving into fine hairlines with pointed terminals, while heavier strokes form broad, dark wedges that create a strong vertical-and-diagonal rhythm. The design uses generous curves and subtle swelling through joins, with occasional swash-like entry/exit strokes and lively, sculpted counters that keep the texture energetic in display sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text such as headlines, deck copy, logotypes, and branded pull quotes where the sharp contrast and italic energy can be appreciated. It can also work for upscale packaging and editorial titling, but the strong stylization and thin hairlines suggest avoiding very small sizes or low-quality reproduction.
The overall tone is theatrical and refined, combining classic serif manners with a punchy, stylized italic motion. It reads as luxurious and attention-seeking, suited to statements that want a sense of drama without turning into overt script.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif foundation with amplified contrast and an expressive italic slant, creating a bold editorial voice. Decorative terminals and swash-like details suggest a focus on distinctive, premium-looking display typography rather than neutral body text.
Capitals show a particularly bold, sculptural presence, while lowercase includes distinctive curled terminals (notably in letters like a, g, y, and z) that add personality. Numerals appear similarly stylized, with curved spurs and contrasting hairlines that match the alphabet’s calligraphic stress.