Serif Contrasted Goba 1 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with razor-thin hairlines and pronounced thick-to-thin transitions. Letterforms show a strong rightward slant, sharp terminals, and delicate, unbracketed serifs that read as crisp wedges in places. The rhythm is lively and calligraphic, with narrow joins and tapered strokes that create a shimmering texture in text. Proportions feel generous in width with ample counters, while capitals carry a stately, sculpted presence; numerals are similarly stylized with hairline joins and sweeping curves.
Best suited for display roles such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and elegant event materials. It can work for short blocks of text in editorial contexts when set large enough to preserve its fine details, but it visually excels where contrast and italic movement are meant to be noticed.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, with a dramatic, couture-like flair. It suggests sophistication and formality, leaning toward the expressive side of luxury rather than understated neutrality. The italic motion adds energy and romance, giving headlines a sense of speed and poise.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion interpretation of classical high-contrast serif italics—prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and expressive flow for premium display typography.
In longer samples, the extreme contrast produces a sparkling page color that benefits from comfortable sizes and good spacing. Curved letters and diagonals show especially fine hairlines, and several forms feature graceful swashes and hooked terminals that emphasize the italic character.