Serif Normal Arlih 1 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, branding, confident, classic, dramatic, assertive, impact, expressiveness, heritage, authority, display, bracketed, swashy, calligraphic, tapered, lively.
A heavy, forward-leaning serif with pronounced contrast between thick main strokes and sharply tapered hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and wedge-like, often finishing in pointed, slightly flared terminals that emphasize motion. Curves are full and rounded (notably in O, Q, and the numerals), while joins and apertures stay relatively tight for a dense, powerful color. Spacing and rhythm feel energetic, with a distinctly angled stress and a mix of compact and more extended letterforms across the set.
Best suited to display typography where weight and contrast can work at larger sizes—headlines, magazine titles, posters, and book covers. It can also support strong branding and packaging applications when an assertive, classic-leaning voice is desired, though dense strokes suggest giving it ample size and breathing room.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, combining a traditional serif foundation with a spirited, calligraphic slant. It reads as confident and attention-grabbing, with a slightly old-world, editorial sensibility that can feel both authoritative and expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif impression with heightened drama: a robust, high-contrast italic that prioritizes impact and character. Its tapered details and energetic stress aim to add movement and personality while keeping the underlying forms familiar and legible.
Lowercase forms show a strong italic character with lively entry/exit strokes and prominent curves, while the uppercase maintains sturdier, more monumental proportions. Numerals match the same high-contrast, forward-leaning construction, giving figures a showy presence that suits display settings.