A good italic serif does more than lean a little – the best ones bring contrast, motion, energy and character to your typography, regardless of the application. In 2025, we’re seeing a wave of italics that not only support their Roman alternatives but also elevate the whole system entirely.
Here are some of the best italic serifs you can use right now from Pangram Pangram – expressive, versatile, and ready-to-wear!
PP Kyoto Italic
Bold, emotive, and unmistakably stylised, PP Kyoto’s italic is a true statement-maker. Built within a slab serif structure, its teardrop terminals and sculpted slab serifs are bright and energetic, whilst altogether softened within its graceful forward tilting. The italic brings even more dynamism to its already expressive rhythm, making it ideal for headlines, editorial emphasis, or bilingual layouts that need a little extra personality – playing beautifully across both Latin and Japanese characters.
Best for: international branding, magazine layouts, creative headlines
PP Editorial New Italic
PP Editorial New Italic is an editorial dream (and a fan favourite). It’s sharp, fluid, and delicately styled – the kind of italic that slips seamlessly into long-form copy while still delivering stylistic punch. Designed for both structure and beauty, it pairs exceptionally well with fashion, lifestyle, or luxury applications. Subtle enough to guide, strong enough to lead.
Best for: long reads, elegant/luxury branding
PP Hatton Italic
Hatton Italic brings warmth and heritage with a wink. Inspired by London street signage and historic lettering traditions, the italic features soft, angular terminals and a gentle, hand-drawn quality that feels distinctly British yet globally appealing. It balances vintage charm with crisp clarity, and in italics, its personality becomes even more pronounced. Playful, but not unserious.
Best for: packaging, restaurants, cultural projects
PP Right Slab Italic
Right Slab Italic is the underdog powerhouse. Its geometric bones and slab-serif muscle give the typeface a technical structure, but the italic angles introduce a dose of movement and attitude. It’s not flashy, but it is quietly confident.
Best for:editorial design, UI accents, structured typography
PP Lettra Mono Italic
Lettra Mono Italic does something very few mono italics manage: it actually feels graceful. Designed with the rigour of a typewriter font but the detail of a botanical illustration, Lettra Italic uses vertical contrast and clever diamond-shaped elements to give the slanted forms surprising softness. It’s great for technical typography that still wants a touch of flair – or for adding quiet detail to editorial designs.
Best for: data-rich design, thoughtful layouts, editorial storytelling
PP Acma Italic
Technically a sans serif, but hear us out: Acma’s true italics are so sculptural and fluid, they could almost sit alongside serif styles. The wide alternates and high contrast give it an editorial elegance, but it’s the curves that really shine.
Best for: fashion, campaigns, dramatic type pairings
PP Playground
Playground is a profoundly contemporary script typeface, where its tilt carries the legacy of calligraphy fonts in an ultimately digital-first, infinitely striking design – breaking the rules in all the right ways. Give it a go and you won’t be disappointed.
Best for: posters, titles, brands
And if you’re unsure where to begin, you can try these fonts out for free /collections/fonts with the Pangram Pangram Starter Pack.
