Serif Normal Anbem 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, packaging, book covers, dramatic, luxurious, editorial, classic, theatrical, display impact, elegant tone, editorial voice, brand prestige, sharp serifs, wedge terminals, calligraphic, bracketed, swashy.
A slanted, high-contrast serif with a distinctly calligraphic stress and crisp wedge-like serifs. Thick verticals and tapered hairlines create a strong light–dark rhythm, while many terminals finish in sharp points or hooked flicks. Counters are relatively compact and the joins are smooth, giving the forms a carved, sculptural feel. Numerals and capitals show pronounced gesture and weight distribution, with a slightly condensed inner whitespace that enhances density at text sizes.
Best suited to display-driven applications such as magazine headers, cover lines, posters, and premium packaging where its contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes, but its pronounced gesture and density are most effective at larger sizes with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is formal and expressive, combining classic bookish cues with a showy, fashion-forward energy. Its sharp terminals and sweeping italics lend a sense of drama and sophistication, suitable for branding that wants to feel premium and assertive.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation with heightened contrast and italicized motion for a more glamorous, attention-grabbing voice. It emphasizes elegance through sharp serifs and dramatic stroke modulation, aiming for impact in editorial and branding contexts.
In running text the strong contrast and angled stress produce a lively sparkle, while the pointed entry/exit strokes and occasional swashy shapes (notably in letters like Q, f, and z) add personality. The slant and tapering details make spacing feel dynamic, especially in large settings.