Serif Normal Ankaj 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, refined, modern classic, luxury tone, high impact, editorial voice, elegant display, didone-like, bracketed, sharp, calligraphic, sculpted.
A high-contrast italic serif with razor-thin hairlines and dense, weighty main strokes that create a strong vertical rhythm. The letterforms are wide and generously set, with sculpted joins and tapered terminals that often finish in sharp, triangular points. Serifs are delicate and lightly bracketed, and many characters show pronounced teardrop/ball-like finishes (notably in several lowercase forms), reinforcing a calligraphic, engraved feel. Curves are taut and elliptical, counters are relatively open, and the overall texture reads glossy and crisp at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, editorial decks, and large-format typography where the hairlines and sharp terminals can stay intact. It also fits fashion and luxury branding, premium packaging, and striking poster work; for long text, it will benefit from ample size and comfortable spacing to preserve clarity.
The font conveys a polished, high-fashion tone—confident, dramatic, and upscale. Its steep italic motion and stark contrast add energy and theatricality, while the refined detailing keeps it elegant rather than playful.
Designed to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast serif voice with strong italic momentum—balancing classic display-serif elegance with sharper, more graphic terminals for attention-grabbing typography.
The uppercase shows strong, chiseled silhouettes and pointed apexes, while the lowercase leans more fluid with distinctive swashes and droplet terminals. Numerals follow the same contrast logic with stylized curves and sharp entry/exit strokes, giving them a display-forward presence.