Serif Flared Anbek 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, elegant, classic, fashion, literary, display elegance, editorial authority, luxury tone, classic revival, refined, crisp, chiseled, calligraphic, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, tapered joins and subtly flaring stroke endings that read as sculpted rather than bracketed. Vertical strokes are crisp and dark, while hairlines are fine and clean, producing a bright, glossy texture in text. Capitals are stately with generous interior space and pointed apexes, and the overall rhythm feels measured and formal. Numerals are similarly contrasty and display-oriented, with thin entry strokes and pronounced thick–thin transitions.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display applications where its contrast and sharp detailing can shine. It also fits fashion and luxury branding, cultural posters, and book or magazine covers that benefit from a classic, high-end serif voice.
The font conveys a polished, upscale tone with a distinctly editorial sensibility. Its sharp contrast and flared finishing strokes suggest sophistication and ceremony, lending a slightly dramatic, fashion-forward voice without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classical serif: confident, high-contrast letterforms with flared stroke endings that add a carved, couture-like finish. Its proportions and crisp detailing prioritize elegance and impact over utilitarian body-text neutrality.
In the sample text, word shapes remain clear, but the delicate hairlines and narrow terminals push the design toward larger sizes where its crisp detailing is most visible. The combination of strong verticals and knife-thin horizontals creates a pronounced sparkle and a refined page color, especially in mixed-case settings.