Serif Normal Anlon 11 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, luxurious, dramatic, classic, elegance, display impact, editorial voice, luxury branding, didone-like, hairline, bracketed, calligraphic, refined.
A high-contrast serif with a pronounced rightward slant, pairing thick, sculpted main strokes with extremely fine hairlines. Serifs read as sharp and tapered with subtle bracketing, giving the forms a chiseled, elegant finish. Counters are relatively compact and the rhythm is lively, with noticeable swelling at curves and crisp terminals that create a shimmering texture in text. Numerals and capitals feel assertive and display-oriented, while the lowercase maintains a traditional, bookish structure adapted to an italic construction.
Best suited to headlines, magazine typography, pull quotes, and other editorial settings where contrast and slant can carry the layout. It also fits luxury branding applications—logotypes, packaging, invitations, and campaign graphics—especially when set at display sizes where the hairlines and sharp serifs can be appreciated.
The font projects a polished, high-fashion tone with a distinctly editorial edge. Its sharp contrast and italic energy feel dramatic and upscale, suggesting sophistication and momentum rather than quiet neutrality.
Designed to deliver a classic serif reading of elegance with heightened drama, using extreme contrast and an italic posture to create a premium, attention-grabbing voice. The aim appears to be a conventional serif foundation pushed toward display impact for contemporary editorial and brand use.
In running text the hairlines and tight joins emphasize sparkle and contrast, while the strong diagonals keep the line moving. The overall voice is classic rather than experimental, but the intensity of contrast and the sculptural italics make it most compelling at larger sizes.