Serif Normal Anlib 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, posters, fashion, editorial, refined, dramatic, classic, elegance, display impact, editorial voice, luxury branding, classic revival, sharp serifs, calligraphic, bracketed, wedge terminals, ball terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp hairlines, broad swelling strokes, and sharp, bracketed wedge serifs. The italic slant is pronounced and consistent, with a distinctly calligraphic rhythm that shows in the tapered entry and exit strokes and the pointed, knife-like terminals. Counters are relatively open for a Didone-style italic, while curves and joins feel tightly controlled and polished. Numerals echo the same contrast and slanted construction, with elegant diagonals and delicate connecting hairlines.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and other prominent text where the high contrast and italic energy can be appreciated. It also fits luxury branding and packaging, as well as cultural or editorial layouts that benefit from a classic-yet-dramatic serif presence.
The overall tone is luxurious and performance-oriented, combining classical bookish cues with runway-level drama. It reads as refined and cultured, with an expressive, slightly theatrical flourish that suits premium and taste-driven contexts.
This design appears intended as a modern, high-contrast italic serif for display typography, emphasizing elegance, sharp detail, and a fashionable editorial cadence. The consistent slant and disciplined serifs suggest a focus on refined word shapes and impactful, premium presentation.
Stroke contrast creates a lively texture at display sizes, with hairline horizontals and thin diagonals becoming a key part of the voice. The italic forms show noticeable width variation between glyphs, giving words a dynamic, dancing silhouette rather than a rigidly uniform line.