Serif Normal Alme 12 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, formal, dramatic, classic, refined, display emphasis, classic elegance, premium tone, calligraphic flair, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, wedge serif, tapered.
A sharp, calligraphic serif with pronounced rightward slant and strong thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into pointed, wedge-like terminals and compact bracketed serifs, giving many letters a chiseled, inked-by-pen feel rather than a purely geometric construction. Capitals are narrow and commanding with crisp joins and small triangular feet; the lowercase is more fluid, with lively entry/exit strokes and a noticeable diagonal stress. Numerals follow the same high-contrast pattern, with emphatic curves and tapered ends that keep the texture animated in setting.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial display where its high-contrast strokes and crisp wedges can carry visual personality. It works well for book covers, posters, and brand marks seeking a classic, premium voice, and can serve for short pull quotes or standfirsts when generous size and spacing are available.
The overall tone is classic and assertive, combining old-style elegance with a dramatic, fashion-magazine energy. Its sharp terminals and energetic slant read as confident and slightly theatrical, suited to designs that want sophistication with bite.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation with an overtly calligraphic, italicized energy—prioritizing elegance, contrast, and sharp detailing for impactful display typography.
Texture in paragraphs is dark and rhythmic, with a slightly irregular, hand-led feel coming from the tapered terminals and angular cuts. The forms hold together well at larger sizes where the fine hairlines and crisp serifs can be appreciated, while the strong contrast and pointed details make the face feel more expressive than neutral.