Serif Contrasted Gomu 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni PT' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, luxury branding, posters, elegant, editorial, dramatic, refined, display elegance, editorial voice, luxury tone, dramatic contrast, didone-like, hairline, vertical stress, crisp, calligraphic.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, sharp triangular serifs, and very fine hairlines. The letters show a consistent rightward slant and a smooth, vertical-stress rhythm typical of modern serif italics, with crisp joins and tapered terminals. Uppercase forms are narrow and poised, while the lowercase features lively curves and a slightly calligraphic flow; counters stay open and the overall color remains bright due to the thin connecting strokes. Numerals follow the same contrasty, sculpted construction, reading clean and formal alongside the text.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty collateral, luxury brand moments, and high-impact posters where the contrast and slant can read clearly. It can work for short editorial passages or pull quotes when set with comfortable sizing and spacing, but its fine hairlines make it less appropriate for small text or low-resolution environments.
The tone is polished and upscale, with a distinctly editorial sense of drama. Its razor-thin hairlines and sweeping italic movement suggest sophistication and a fashion-forward voice rather than a utilitarian one.
The likely intention is a modern, high-style italic serif for expressive typesetting—prioritizing elegance, contrast, and a refined editorial rhythm over ruggedness or neutrality.
The design relies on delicate details—especially in hairlines and entry/exit strokes—so it benefits from enough size and good reproduction conditions. The italic construction feels assertive and continuous, giving words a smooth, forward-leaning texture in setting.