Serif Normal Anraf 5 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, posters, dramatic, refined, classic, luxurious, impactful reading, stylish emphasis, classic revival, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with a pronounced rightward slant and a distinctly calligraphic construction. Thick verticals pair with hairline joins and sharp, tapered terminals, while bracketed serifs and wedge-like feet give the letterforms a sculpted, print-oriented finish. Counters are generous and the rhythm is lively, with noticeable variation in glyph widths and energetic diagonals. The italic is expressive rather than purely utilitarian, showing flowing entry/exit strokes and a slightly swelling, ink-trap-like tapering at some joins.
Best suited to display settings where contrast and italic motion can be appreciated—headlines, magazine typography, book covers, and prominent pull quotes. It can also work for short-form editorial text at comfortable sizes, especially when ample spacing and high-quality rendering preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is confident and theatrical, combining classic bookish refinement with a fashion/editorial edge. Its crisp hairlines and sweeping italic gestures create a sense of elegance and formality, while the bold presence keeps it assertive and attention-grabbing.
Likely intended as a contemporary, high-impact text serif with an expressive italic voice—balancing traditional serif structure with sharper contrast and more flamboyant, calligraphic details to stand out in editorial and branding contexts.
In text, the strong contrast and slanted stress create a dark, punchy color that emphasizes word shapes and diagonals. The figures follow the same calligraphic logic, with curved strokes and sharp terminals that align visually with the capitals and lowercase.