Serif Normal Annam 5 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, fashion, posters, dramatic, refined, classic, luxury appeal, editorial impact, classic elegance, dramatic emphasis, didone-like, bracketless, calligraphic, sharp, high-waist.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharp, mostly unbracketed wedge serifs. The forms show a strong rightward slant and a calligraphic flow, with tapered entry/exit strokes and pointed terminals that create a crisp, glossy texture. Uppercase letters feel tall and stately with narrow internal counters, while the lowercase maintains a relatively moderate x-height and compact apertures, producing dense, elegant word shapes. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic with sculpted curves and tapering ends for a cohesive set.
This font suits display-forward typography such as magazine headlines, editorial feature titles, fashion and beauty branding, and premium advertising. It will also work well for pull quotes, covers, and short statements where its high-contrast italic character can be showcased.
The overall tone is luxurious and theatrical, leaning toward fashion and magazine elegance rather than utilitarian text neutrality. Its sharp contrast and sweeping italics give it a confident, expressive voice that reads as premium and intentionally stylized.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, fashion-leaning serif voice with strong contrast and an italic-forward flourish, prioritizing elegance and visual impact in titles and prominent text.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and tight, energetic rhythm create a dark, polished color at larger sizes, while fine hairlines and sharp joins suggest best use where reproduction is clean. The italic’s lively stroke endings and pointed details add momentum and a slightly dramatic edge.