Serif Normal Annin 1 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, luxury, classic, editorial impact, premium tone, expressive italic, classic refinement, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with an italic posture, combining thick vertical stems with very fine hairlines and tapered terminals. Serifs are sharp and bracketed, often flowing into curved entry/exit strokes that give the letters a slightly calligraphic, sculpted feel. Counters are relatively open for a display-oriented serif, while joins and stress remain consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a tight, rhythmic texture. The overall color is dark and assertive, with crisp details that reward larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other display roles where the contrast and fine details can stay crisp. It can work for short-form editorial text at comfortable sizes, especially in print or high-resolution contexts, and is well-matched to luxury branding and packaging where an italic serif voice is desired.
The tone is elegant and dramatic, leaning into classic editorial sophistication with a fashionable, high-impact presence. Its sharp hairlines and sweeping italic motion read as refined and confident, with a slightly theatrical flair that suits premium branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading tradition with elevated contrast and an expressive italic slant, aiming for premium editorial impact. It balances classic letterform structure with sharper, more performative details to stand out in large-format typography.
Capitals show broad, stable silhouettes with controlled curves, while lowercase forms add energy through angled strokes and tapered feet. Numerals follow the same contrast logic and feel designed to sit comfortably alongside text and headlines rather than purely utilitarian UI figures.