Serif Normal Akli 10 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cardillac', 'Carmay', 'Contane', 'Madigan', and 'Madigan Text' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, invitations, elegant, dramatic, classic, refined, elegance, emphasis, luxury, editorial tone, classic revival, calligraphic, bracketed, swashy, high-waist, sharp.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, tapered terminals. The design shows calligraphic modulation—thin hairlines against weighty stems—paired with bracketed serifs and neatly pointed entry/exit strokes that give letters a carved, polished finish. Uppercase forms feel wide and steady with strong vertical emphasis, while lowercase adds livelier movement through swashes and soft curves, maintaining an even, well-paced rhythm in text. Numerals are similarly slanted and formal, with clear figure shapes and elegant tapering details.
Best suited to headlines, deck text, pull quotes, and other editorial settings where contrast and italic movement can be showcased. It also fits luxe branding moments—packaging, invitations, and cultural materials—especially when used at medium to large sizes where the hairlines and tapered serifs stay clear.
The overall tone is sophisticated and expressive, combining classic bookish authority with a touch of fashionable drama. Its contrast and flourish read as upscale and literary, suggesting refinement rather than neutrality, and it carries a distinctly editorial, display-forward voice even when set in longer lines.
The font appears intended to deliver a classic serif experience with a distinctly italic, calligraphy-informed personality—balancing formal tradition with energetic, high-contrast flair for attention-grabbing typography.
The italic is assertive and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, with sharp joins and fine hairlines that reward generous sizes and careful spacing. Round letters show smooth, continuous curves, while diagonals and serifs end in clean, pointed tips that heighten the crispness of the texture.