Serif Normal Annol 9 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, dramatic, editorial, classic, refined, assertive, impact, elegance, editorial flair, classic authority, expressive italic, bracketed serifs, teardrop terminals, calligraphic, oblique stress, tight apertures.
A slanted serif with sharply modeled, high-contrast strokes and an oblique stress that gives the forms a lively forward motion. Serifs are bracketed and often taper to pointed or teardrop-like terminals, while curves show crisp entry/exit cuts that read as subtly calligraphic. Counters are relatively compact and the rhythm is energetic, with sturdy verticals and hairline connections that create a distinctly sculpted texture in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine spreads, and brand expressions where contrast and motion can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for short blocks of text in editorial settings, though the tightly cut details and strong modeling are most effective when given enough size and spacing to breathe.
The overall tone feels classic yet theatrical, combining traditional serif authority with a punchy, fashion-forward slant. Its strong contrast and sharp finishing details convey refinement and intensity, making text feel elevated, editorial, and slightly flamboyant rather than purely bookish.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with heightened contrast and an energetic italic stance, prioritizing elegance and visual impact. It aims to evoke classic typography while adding sharper, more expressive terminals for contemporary editorial and branding use.
In the sample text, the italic angle and contrast create pronounced sparkle and a patterned texture, especially around round letters and joining strokes. Numerals and capitals appear designed to match the same sharp, tapered logic, producing a cohesive, attention-getting headline color.