Serif Normal Akza 11 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, fashion, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, display elegance, italic emphasis, luxury branding, expressive titles, editorial tone, calligraphic, swashy, brisk, crisp, high-waisted.
A slanted serif with sharply tapered, calligraphic construction and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms show a wide stance with energetic, sweeping entry and exit strokes, and serifs that often resolve into fine hairlines rather than blunt terminals. Curves are drawn with a brisk, pen-like rhythm; diagonals and stems feel slightly springy, and several glyphs feature extended, sculpted tails (notably in Q, g, y, and z). Lowercase proportions sit low with compact bodies and lively ascenders/descenders, giving the face a high-waisted, fashion-italic silhouette rather than a calm book italic.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine and book display typography, and brand marks that benefit from a refined italic voice. It can also work for invitations and premium packaging where dramatic contrast and swashy details are an asset, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is luxurious and expressive, suggesting polished editorial typography with a hint of theatrical flourish. Its sharp hairlines and flowing swashes convey sophistication and drama, reading as more glamorous than utilitarian.
Designed to provide a classic, high-contrast italic with conspicuous calligraphic movement and decorative terminals, offering an upscale display personality while retaining recognizable serif text-form roots.
The numerals and capitals share the same sweeping, engraved-italic energy, with delicate joins and thin finishing strokes that create sparkle at larger sizes. The varied widths and strong slant create a dynamic texture in words, with a distinctly italic cadence across both uppercase and lowercase.