Serif Contrasted Goti 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, invitations, branding, quotes, elegant, literary, formal, classic, refined, editorial polish, luxury tone, classic revival, italic emphasis, didone-like, hairline, vertical stress, crisp, pointed serifs.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced calligraphic slant and crisp, pointed terminals. Thick vertical strokes are paired with very fine hairlines, producing a bright, polished rhythm across words. Serifs read as sharp wedges with minimal bracketing, and curves show a vertical stress that keeps counters tall and clean. The lowercase is moderately proportioned with a normal x-height, while ascenders and descenders add graceful reach; italics feature flowing joins and tapered entry/exit strokes that maintain a consistent, refined texture in text.
This face performs best where its contrast and slanted energy can be appreciated: magazine headlines, book or journal titling, pull quotes, invitations, and refined branding. It can also work for short to medium text in print-like settings when generous size and comfortable leading are used to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The overall tone is poised and classical, leaning toward editorial elegance rather than casual warmth. Its sharp detailing and high contrast convey sophistication, ceremony, and a slightly dramatic, fashion-forward flair—well suited to typography meant to feel curated and premium.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized, high-fashion take on classical italic serif forms, emphasizing sharp serifs, vertical stress, and dramatic stroke contrast. It aims to provide an expressive italic voice that reads as premium and authoritative while remaining smooth and coherent in continuous text.
In the sample text, the spacing and stroke modulation create a lively sparkle, especially in rounded letters and narrow joins. The numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic, with slender diagonals and tapered terminals that feel cohesive alongside the letters.