Serif Normal Arlin 1 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, assertive, classic, dramatic, formal, impact, display focus, classic tone, italic emphasis, print flavor, bracketed, ball terminals, beaked, swashy, shaded.
A very bold, right-leaning serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and compact, sculpted counters. Serifs are clearly bracketed and often beaked, with a mix of sharp wedges and rounded terminals that give strokes a carved, calligraphic finish. The uppercase feels sturdy and blocky while maintaining crisp tapering in diagonals and joins; the lowercase shows more movement, with lively entry/exit strokes, ball-like terminals on forms such as g/y, and a single-storey a. Figures are heavy and emphatic, with curled or teardrop terminals on several numerals that reinforce the italic rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium display settings where strong contrast and italic motion can carry the composition. It can also work for branding and packaging that want a classic, print-like voice with extra weight and impact.
The overall tone is bold and traditional, with an editorial, display-forward presence. Its energetic italic slant and high contrast add drama and urgency, while the serif detailing keeps it anchored in a classic print sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a commanding italic serif for display typography, combining traditional bracketed serifs with energetic terminals and high-contrast modeling. It prioritizes presence and rhythm over neutrality, aiming for a classic yet forceful voice in titles and editorial layouts.
The texture is dense and attention-grabbing, with pronounced stroke endings and a slightly swashy, oldstyle flavor in the lowercase and numerals. Spacing appears tuned for headline use, producing a strong, continuous black line in longer settings.