Serif Normal Anlem 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, packaging, luxury, editorial, dramatic, refined, display elegance, editorial impact, brand prestige, italic expressiveness, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp, sleek, high-waisted.
This serif italic shows an emphatic calligraphic construction with sharply tapered hairlines, swelling main strokes, and crisp bracketed serifs that often resolve into pointed, blade-like terminals. The letterforms sit on a lively rightward slant with fluid entry/exit strokes, giving counters a slightly pinched, sculpted feel. Capitals are wide and display-like with dramatic thick–thin transitions, while the lowercase keeps a relatively conventional x-height but adds pronounced stroke modulation and elegant finishing details. Numerals and punctuation follow the same high-contrast, tapered logic, producing a consistent, polished rhythm in text.
It excels in editorial settings—magazine headlines, feature openers, pull quotes, and luxury-oriented layouts—where its contrast and italic energy can be appreciated. The style also suits branding elements such as logotypes, product packaging, and high-end campaign typography where refinement and personality are desired.
The overall tone is luxurious and fashion-forward, with a confident, high-drama elegance typical of glossy editorial typography. Its sharp highlights and sweeping italic motion feel sophisticated and expressive rather than plain or utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a contemporary display serif italic that leverages extreme modulation and sharpened terminals to create a premium, attention-led voice. It aims to combine classical serif cues with a modern, cut, high-fashion finish for impactful typography.
In longer lines the strong contrast and fine hairlines create a sparkling texture, while the wide capitals and emphatic curves make it particularly attention-grabbing at larger sizes. The italic stance and pointed terminals give words a sense of speed and flair, especially in headlines and short phrases.