Serif Normal Anriz 12 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, display impact, luxury tone, editorial elegance, expressive italic, didone-like, hairline serifs, calligraphic, bracketed, swashy.
A high-contrast italic serif with a strong rightward slant and crisp, tapered hairline serifs. Strokes alternate between thick, sculpted main stems and extremely fine joins and terminals, creating a sharp, glossy rhythm. The letterforms feel slightly expanded with ample internal space, and many glyphs show calligraphic shaping—curved entry strokes, pointed beaks, and occasional swash-like terminals (notably in forms like Q, J, g, and y). Numerals follow the same high-contrast, angled construction, with distinctive pointed ends and lively curves.
Well-suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and cover typography where its contrast and slanted energy can take center stage. It also fits luxury branding and packaging applications that benefit from a polished, high-fashion serif voice, and works as an accent face paired with a calmer text companion.
The overall tone is confident and upscale, combining traditional serif refinement with theatrical emphasis. Its sharp contrast and italic motion read as elegant and expressive, suggesting fashion, prestige, and headline drama rather than quiet neutrality.
Designed to deliver a contemporary, high-end interpretation of classic italic serif forms, prioritizing dramatic contrast, sharp detailing, and stylish movement. The intent appears to be strong display impact with a refined, editorial finish.
At text sizes the hairlines and tight joins become a defining feature, so the face reads best when given enough size and reproduction quality to preserve its fine details. The italic angle and broad proportions create a strong forward momentum and a distinctive texture in paragraph settings.