Serif Normal Anbak 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, posters, branding, editorial, dramatic, luxury, classic, display, elegance, expressiveness, refinement, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, swashy, crisp.
A slanted serif with sharply tapered, high-contrast strokes: thick main stems and very fine hairlines that snap into delicate, bracketed serifs. Curves are tightly drawn with a slightly calligraphic stress, and terminals often finish in pointed or subtly flared ends. The rhythm is energetic and elegant, with noticeable width variation across glyphs and a lively italic flow that keeps counters open while emphasizing crisp joins and refined detailing.
Best suited to headlines, magazine spreads, pull quotes, and branding where elegant contrast and italic motion can be showcased. It will also work well for short blocks of display copy in posters or packaging, particularly when paired with a quieter text face for extended reading.
The overall tone feels polished and high-end, with a theatrical, editorial confidence. Its steep contrast and poised italic motion read as sophisticated and stylish rather than purely utilitarian, evoking classic print refinement and a fashion-forward sensibility.
The design appears intended as a refined, high-contrast italic serif for expressive typography—aiming to deliver classic elegance with modern sharpness and a distinct editorial voice in display settings.
In the sample text, the thin connecting strokes and hairline serifs become especially prominent, creating a shimmering texture at larger sizes. Figures follow the same contrast-driven, italicized construction, matching the letterforms’ sharpness and display-oriented presence.