Serif Contrasted Goba 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazine, headlines, branding, invitations, elegant, fashion, refined, dramatic, luxury tone, display elegance, editorial voice, classic revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, sharp terminals, narrow apertures.
This italic serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with delicate hairlines and crisp, pointed serifs. Curves follow a predominantly vertical stress, while straight strokes remain confident and dark, creating a bright, sparkling rhythm across text. The letterforms are compact with a relatively low x-height and long ascenders, giving the lowercase a sleek, upward flow. Terminals are sharp and finely finished, counters tend toward the narrow side, and the overall spacing feels lively, with characters that visually expand and contract as their italic swashes and diagonals move through a line.
Best suited for editorial typography such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and refined subheads where its contrast can shine. It also fits premium branding, packaging, and formal invitations, especially when paired with ample whitespace and high-quality printing or high-resolution screens.
The font conveys a polished, high-end tone—stylish and poised with a touch of drama. Its glossy contrast and brisk italic movement evoke fashion publishing, luxury branding, and classic literary sophistication rather than utilitarian neutrality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic high-contrast italic in a clean, contemporary way: sharp, bright hairlines; confident main strokes; and an elegant, compact lowercase that emphasizes verticality and movement. It prioritizes sophistication and visual flair over rugged everyday text utility.
Uppercase forms read as crisp and formal, while the lowercase brings more calligraphic energy through looping entries and tapered joins. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and feel display-oriented, with slender hairlines that will reward generous sizes and careful reproduction.