Serif Normal Anruf 1 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'URW Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, packaging, dramatic, classic, formal, expressive, impact, elegance, emphasis, editorial voice, classic revival, bracketed, calligraphic, tapered, sharply serifed, angular.
A high-contrast serif with a pronounced italic slant and energetic, calligraphy-informed modulation. The thick–thin transitions are steep, with tapered terminals and bracketed, wedge-like serifs that create sharp entry and exit strokes. Letterforms are compact in their interior counters but set on a relatively broad stance, with lively diagonals and pronounced curves that keep the texture active. Numerals and capitals carry the same sculpted contrast and angled stress, giving the design a cohesive, display-leaning rhythm even in paragraph settings.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and branding where high contrast and italic dynamism are desirable. It can work for short editorial passages or prominent lead-ins, especially in fashion, culture, and premium packaging contexts where a bold typographic voice is an advantage.
The overall tone is theatrical and editorial, projecting confidence and tradition with a modern, punchy edge. Its strong contrast and slanted posture feel assertive and refined, evoking fashion, cultural publishing, and classic print aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with heightened contrast and a distinctly italic, display-forward personality—balancing classic proportions with sharper, more dramatic detailing for attention-grabbing typography.
In text, the strong modulation and angled stress produce a dark, high-impact color and noticeable sparkle along curves and joins. The italic construction is consistently applied across caps, lowercase, and figures, emphasizing motion and emphasis more than neutrality.