Serif Flared Ankab 1 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, branding, book covers, editorial, luxury, classic, poised, dramatic, elegance, editorial impact, premium branding, modern classic, crisp, refined, calligraphic, sculptural, high-waisted.
A refined serif with sharp, tapered hairlines and pronounced thick–thin modulation, producing a crisp, sculpted rhythm across both caps and lowercase. Serifs are small and elegantly shaped with a subtle flare at stroke endings, and many joins feel calligraphically informed, especially where strokes thin into terminals. Proportions are fairly tall and stately, with ample counters and a clean vertical stance; round letters show smooth, controlled curves, while diagonals and apexes resolve into fine points. Numerals and punctuation follow the same high-contrast logic, with delicate details that read best when given space.
This face is well suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, book covers, and premium packaging where high contrast can be showcased. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or section titles when set with generous size and comfortable spacing to protect its fine details.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, projecting sophistication and a sense of luxury without feeling ornate. Its dramatic contrast and fine terminals give it a fashion-forward, print-native character that feels confident, curated, and premium.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a high-contrast, calligraphy-influenced serif—combining crisp hairlines with subtly flared endings for a distinctive, upscale voice in display and editorial settings.
Stroke contrast is consistently handled across the set, creating strong sparkle in text and a distinctive silhouette in large sizes. The italic is not shown; the displayed roman relies on sharp hairlines and flared finishing to provide personality and movement.