Serif Normal Anlib 7 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, branding, posters, elegant, fashionable, dramatic, editorial, refined, luxury display, editorial impact, expressive italic, premium branding, hairline serifs, scotch feel, calligraphic, brisk rhythm, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with sculpted, wedge-like serifs and crisp hairlines that taper into thick, rounded main strokes. The letterforms show a pronounced forward slant and a lively, calligraphic rhythm, with smooth joins and sharply finished terminals. Capitals feel stately and slightly expansive, while the lowercase is energetic and tightly drawn, using narrow counters and pronounced entry/exit strokes that emphasize motion. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic stress, reading as display-oriented rather than purely utilitarian.
Works best for magazine headlines, fashion and lifestyle layouts, branding wordmarks, and poster typography where contrast and italic movement can be showcased. It can also serve for pull quotes or short editorial subheads when ample size and spacing are available.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, with a distinctly editorial confidence. It suggests luxury and sophistication while still feeling dynamic and expressive due to the assertive italic angle and sharp, gleaming hairlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a luxurious, high-impact italic serif for contemporary editorial and brand communication, balancing classical serif structure with a sharper, more fashion-forward finish.
The strong thick–thin modulation and delicate hairlines create striking texture at larger sizes, but the italic forms and thin details make it feel more suited to headlines and short passages than dense, small text. The ampersand and curves carry an ornamental flair without becoming overly decorative.