Serif Normal Anraz 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, magazine, posters, book covers, editorial, dramatic, classic, fashion, editorial emphasis, elegant display, classic tone, dramatic motion, bracketed, wedge serif, calligraphic, dynamic, crisp.
This serif shows a pronounced right-leaning italic with strong calligraphic modulation and sharp, tapered finishing strokes. Serifs are small and wedge-like, often bracketed into stems, and terminals frequently end in pointed or beaked forms that add snap to the rhythm. Round letters (O, Q, o) are slightly stressed, with narrow joins and distinct thick–thin transitions, while diagonals (V, W, X) feel crisp and blade-like. Overall spacing and proportions create an energetic, uneven cadence typical of italic text faces, with a clear separation between thick main strokes and hairline connections.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, subheads, magazine layouts, posters, and book-cover titling where the high-contrast italic texture can be appreciated. It also works well for emphasized passages, pull quotes, and short blocks of editorial text where a stylish, classical voice is desired.
The tone is refined and high-drama, with an editorial elegance that reads as classic and upscale. Its sharp terminals and assertive slant add motion and urgency, giving text a fashionable, headline-forward presence rather than a quiet, purely utilitarian feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice in an assertive italic, prioritizing elegance and expressive stroke contrast. It aims to create a lively text color and a distinctly editorial presence, balancing classical letterforms with sharper, more dramatic terminals for impact.
Figures are oldstyle-leaning in character with noticeable stroke modulation, and the numerals share the same pointed, calligraphic finishing as the letters. The italic construction is consistent across upper- and lowercase, producing a cohesive texture in continuous text, especially where repeated verticals and round forms alternate.