Serif Contrasted Puka 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, luxury branding, posters, editorial, luxury, classical, dramatic, elegant display, editorial impact, premium tone, dramatic contrast, didone, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, elegant.
A high-contrast italic serif with strong vertical stress, showing thick main strokes paired with very fine hairline joins and serifs. The letterforms are relatively narrow and upright in their internal structure, but consistently slanted, producing a fast, refined rhythm. Serifs are crisp and delicate, with pointed, calligraphic terminals and minimal bracketing. Curves are smooth and taut, counters are cleanly cut, and the overall texture alternates between bold stems and threadlike connecting strokes, creating a bright, sparkling page color at display sizes.
It performs best in headlines, magazine display typography, and brand moments where contrast and sophistication are desired. The crisp hairlines and sharp serifs favor larger sizes and high-quality reproduction, making it well suited to fashion/editorial layouts, premium packaging, and striking poster titling.
The font conveys a polished, editorial elegance with a sense of luxury and formality. Its dramatic contrast and poised italic movement suggest fashion, high-end publishing, and classical refinement rather than casual or utilitarian tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast italic serifs: dramatic, bright, and tightly controlled, with enough italic energy to add motion while preserving an authoritative, editorial presence.
Uppercase forms read stately and sculptural, while the lowercase italic introduces more fluidity and handwritten influence without becoming cursive. Numerals match the same contrast and sharpness, keeping the overall palette cohesive for headline and titling work.