Serif Normal Anney 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, editorial impact, premium tone, expressive emphasis, classic authority, bracketed, calligraphic, sheared, crisp, sharp.
This serif italic shows a distinctly calligraphic build with a pronounced rightward slant and strong thick–thin modulation. Serifs are sharp and finely bracketed, with tapered entry/exit strokes that create lively, blade-like terminals. Uppercase forms feel narrow and sculpted with deep interior curves, while the lowercase shows energetic shapes and occasional swash-like tails (notably in letters such as y and z). Counters are relatively compact and the overall texture is dark, with rhythm coming from alternating heavy stems and hairline connections.
Well suited to headlines, magazine and journal styling, fashion and beauty branding, and premium packaging where a dramatic italic voice is desired. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers, especially when paired with a calmer text face for longer passages.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical—more couture and editorial than purely utilitarian. Its crisp hairlines and assertive curves suggest prestige and ceremony, while the italic movement adds urgency and elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif foundation with an expressive italic emphasis, combining traditional proportions with crisp, high-drama detailing for strong editorial impact.
Numerals and capitals carry the same high-contrast logic, with angled stress and pointed terminals that read best at display sizes. The sample text shows strong word-shape and a distinctive, energetic cadence, though the tight counters and sharp details suggest careful size and spacing choices for comfortable reading.