Serif Normal Anlab 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, packaging, luxury, dramatic, fashion, classic, elegant emphasis, premium voice, display impact, editorial tone, swashy, calligraphic, crisp, bracketed, wedge serifs.
This typeface is a sharply angled italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, wedge-like serifs. Curves are taut and elliptical, with pointed terminals and occasional tapered, calligraphic flicks on letters like a, y, and z. The rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with relatively narrow internal counters and strong vertical stress that creates a glossy, high-impact texture in lines of text. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast construction, mixing open, elegant forms with decisive hairline joins and refined finishing strokes.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, magazine spreads, pull quotes, and high-end branding where contrast and italic motion can be appreciated. It can also work for short bursts of text (deck copy, standfirsts, captions) when set with generous size and spacing to preserve the hairlines and sharp details.
The overall tone feels sophisticated and assertive, balancing classical bookish cues with runway-level drama. Its high contrast and lively italic stance lend a sense of elegance, speed, and theatrical emphasis, making the voice feel premium and attention-grabbing rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, contemporary take on an italic text serif, emphasizing high-contrast elegance and a distinctly fashionable presence. It prioritizes expressive silhouette, sharp finishing, and a polished page color for premium editorial and identity work.
In continuous text the heavy strokes knit into a dense, luxurious color, while the hairlines and sharp serifs add sparkle at larger sizes. Uppercase forms read formal and monumental, while lowercase introduces more flourish and movement, creating a dynamic hierarchy when mixed.