Serif Contrasted Nihe 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau', 'Bluteau Arabic', and 'Bluteau Hebrew' by DSType and 'Mafra', 'Mafra Deck', 'Mafra Display', 'Mafra Headline', 'Velino Display', and 'Velino Text' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, book covers, branding, editorial, formal, dramatic, classic, luxury, display impact, editorial voice, premium tone, classical refinement, sharp serifs, hairline joins, vertical stress, crisp terminals, compact counters.
This serif presents a strong vertical rhythm with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline connections that create a crisp, high-contrast silhouette. Serifs are sharp and finely cut, with minimal bracketing and pointed, knife-like terminals that keep edges clean and assertive. Round letters show a clear vertical stress, while diagonals in forms like K, V, W, X, and Y remain sturdy against the thin joins. Numerals and capitals read as weighty and sculptural, with tight apertures and compact internal spaces that emphasize the bold, ink-rich strokes.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, and short passages where the high contrast and sharp serifs can be appreciated at size. It works well for magazine and editorial design, book covers, and branding systems that need a refined, high-impact serif voice.
The overall tone is editorial and formal, with a dramatic, fashion-forward polish. Its high-contrast construction and sharp finishing lend a premium, classical feel that reads as confident and authoritative rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif look with strong presence and a polished, print-inspired finish. Its bold main strokes and crisp hairlines aim to combine classic proportions with a more theatrical, attention-grabbing texture for display use.
In text, the heavy main strokes can darken paragraph color, especially where counters are tight, making it feel more at home in larger sizes or with generous spacing. The italics are not shown; all samples appear upright with a consistent, disciplined stance.