Serif Normal Anman 1 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, formal, classic, dramatic, elegant, expressive italics, premium tone, high impact, editorial clarity, bracketed, calligraphic, tapered, sharp, crisp.
This is a high-contrast serif with a pronounced italic slant and sharply tapered stroke endings. Thick verticals and swelling curves are paired with hairline joins and fine entry/exit strokes, creating a distinctly calligraphic rhythm. Serifs are small and bracketed, with many terminals resolving into pointed wedges rather than blunt cuts, and the lowercase shows lively ascenders/descenders with crisp, sculpted shoulders. Counters are fairly open for the weight, while the overall texture reads dense and energetic due to the strong contrast and forward motion.
It performs best in short to medium-length settings where contrast and italic energy can be appreciated—headlines, deck type, pull quotes, magazine and book titling, and upscale branding. In dense paragraphs or very small sizes, the fine hairlines and tight, dramatic strokes may require generous size and spacing to stay crisp.
The tone is formal and classic with an editorial, fashion-forward edge. Its dramatic contrast and emphatic italic movement give it a confident, slightly theatrical presence that feels suited to refined, high-impact typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with heightened contrast and a dynamic italic stance, emphasizing sophistication and impact over neutrality. It aims to provide an expressive, premium feel suitable for attention-grabbing typography while retaining recognizable, conventional serif structures.
Uppercase forms appear sturdy and authoritative, while lowercase details (such as the single-storey a and g, and the strongly hooked italic f and j) add personality and momentum. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic, maintaining a cohesive, display-ready color.