Serif Normal Anbuk 10 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, fashion, luxury, dramatic, classic, elegant display, headline impact, premium branding, editorial emphasis, classic revival, didone-like, hairline serifs, ball terminals, sculpted, bracketed.
A high-contrast serif italic with strongly sculpted, calligraphic modulation: thick vertical and diagonal stems are paired with very fine hairlines and sharp, tapered joins. Serifs are thin and delicate, often wedge-like, with occasional bracketed transitions and pointed terminals; curves show crisp stress and tight apertures. The letterforms are generously proportioned with a lively rightward slant and a rhythmic, slightly springy baseline feel created by pronounced entry/exit strokes and swash-like terminals on some lowercase. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic construction, with bold main strokes and hairline links that emphasize a refined, engraved look.
Best suited for large-scale settings such as magazine headlines, fashion/editorial layouts, premium branding, and poster typography where contrast and italic flair are desirable. It can work for short, emphatic subheads or pull quotes, but the fine hairlines suggest avoiding small sizes or low-resolution environments.
The tone is polished and theatrical, projecting a high-fashion, upscale sensibility with a touch of vintage elegance. Its strong contrast and italic movement give it a confident, headline-forward presence that feels formal and expressive rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, high-contrast serif voice with expressive italic energy—combining classic, Didone-like sharpness with more calligraphic terminals to create a luxe display texture.
In text, the combination of heavy main strokes and hairline details produces a sparkling texture that rewards larger sizes and high-quality reproduction. The italic construction is prominent across both capitals and lowercase, and the overall rhythm leans toward display typography where the sharp terminals and delicate serifs can remain crisp.