Serif Normal Anlem 1 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, fashion, refined, dramatic, classical, editorial impact, luxury tone, italic expression, classic revival, calligraphic, sculpted, bracketed, crisp, lively.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp hairlines and weighty, tapered main strokes that create a distinctly calligraphic rhythm. The letterforms lean decisively with flowing entry/exit strokes and bracketed wedge serifs that often resolve into fine points. Counters are relatively open, curves are smooth and sculpted, and the design balances crisp, angular joins with elegant round bowls. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic momentum, with delicate terminals and display-oriented sparkle.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other display applications where contrast and italic movement can be a feature rather than a constraint. It performs especially well in fashion and culture editorial layouts, premium brand identities, and posters that benefit from a refined, energetic serif voice.
The overall tone is elegant and upscale, with a dramatic, runway-like presence that reads as contemporary editorial while still rooted in classical italic forms. Its shimmering contrast and sharp finishing strokes convey sophistication and a slightly theatrical flair, suited to premium branding and headline typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a luxurious, high-fashion italic with strong typographic personality—pairing classical serif structure with heightened contrast and sharply finished details to create impact in display settings.
In text, the strong diagonal stress and pronounced stroke contrast produce a lively texture with noticeable highs and lows across the line. The italics feel integral rather than an oblique, and the pointed terminals and thin connections reward larger sizes where the fine hairlines can remain clear.