Serif Normal Anbiy 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, mastheads, dramatic, opulent, theatrical, classic, assertive, display impact, formal emphasis, classic drama, luxury tone, bracketed, wedge serifs, ball terminals, calligraphic, swashy.
A bold, right-leaning serif with pronounced contrast between thick verticals and hairline connections. Serifs are sharp and wedge-like with noticeable bracketing, and many forms feature tapered entries/exits and small flourish-like spurs that give the design a calligraphic, engraved feel. Counters are compact and the overall color is dense, while the rhythm stays lively through varied stroke modulation and occasional ball terminals in the lowercase.
Best suited to headlines and large-size typography where the strong contrast, sharp serifs, and italic momentum can be appreciated without filling in. It works well for editorial titling, theatrical or event posters, premium packaging, and book or album covers that benefit from a classic-but-flamboyant tone.
The font reads as formal and expressive, combining classic serif structure with showy italic energy. It conveys a sense of drama and luxury, with enough ornament in the details to feel ceremonial rather than purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a display serif that amplifies traditional italic forms with heightened contrast and decorative terminals, aiming for impact, elegance, and a sense of crafted letterforms. It prioritizes expressive texture and visual drama over quiet, continuous text reading.
Uppercase letters maintain a traditional silhouette but gain character through pointed terminals and energetic diagonals, while the lowercase leans more cursive in construction with distinctive, sometimes swashy joins and terminals. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic slant, appearing well suited to display settings where strong texture and motion are desirable.