Serif Normal Alsy 9 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial headlines, magazine titles, luxury branding, posters, packaging, elegant, dramatic, fashion, literary, refined, display emphasis, editorial elegance, luxury tone, calligraphic energy, wedge serifs, calligraphic, swashy, bracketed, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif italic with sharply tapered, wedge-like serifs and pronounced stroke modulation. The letterforms show a calligraphic construction: thick vertical and diagonal strokes paired with hairline connections, creating a lively rhythm and a strong rightward slant. Curves are sculpted and slightly compressed in places, with teardrop terminals and energetic entry/exit strokes that give many glyphs a subtly swashed feel. Numerals follow the same display-oriented contrast and italic movement, with crisp joins and delicate hairlines.
This font performs best where its high contrast and animated italic forms can read as intentional style—headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and titling for magazines or books. It also suits luxury-oriented branding and packaging, especially when set with generous spacing and used at medium to large sizes where the hairlines and terminals remain clear.
The overall tone is luxurious and theatrical, leaning toward editorial sophistication rather than utilitarian text. Its brisk italic motion and sharp contrast evoke classic fashion typography and literary title styling, projecting confidence and polish with a hint of flamboyance.
The design appears aimed at delivering a classic serif voice with heightened drama: a display-leaning italic that balances traditional proportions with sharp, modern crispness. Its construction prioritizes expressive rhythm and elegant silhouettes over understated neutrality.
In longer text, the strong contrast and tight, dark strokes create an assertive color on the page, while the hairlines add sparkle at larger sizes. The italic angle and tapered serifs are consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive, calligraphy-driven personality.