Serif Contrasted Ipli 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, book covers, editorial, luxury, classical, dramatic, refined, elegance, prestige, editorial voice, display impact, hairline, vertical stress, sharp serifs, crisp, formal.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick-to-thin modulation and strong vertical stress. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered, with hairline joins and minimal bracketing, producing a crisp, engraved feel. Proportions run on the wider side with open counters and clear letterspacing, while curves (C, S, O) show a smooth, controlled stroke transition. The lowercase is compact and readable with a traditional two-storey “a” and “g,” and numerals follow the same contrast model with delicate terminals.
Well-suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, and premium packaging where contrast can be showcased. It can also work for short editorial passages or pull quotes at comfortable sizes, especially in print or high-resolution digital contexts that preserve the hairline detail.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, projecting sophistication and a sense of luxury. The dramatic hairlines and crisp serifs give it a poised, high-fashion character that reads as classic rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized Didone-like elegance: strong verticals, razor-fine hairlines, and refined serif detailing aimed at high-end editorial and brand communication.
In text, the thin horizontals and hairline serifs become a defining texture, creating a bright, sparkling rhythm. The design favors clean, formal shapes over softness, with pointed terminals and confident, upright posture.