Serif Contrasted Alme 1 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, luxury, fashion, poetic, refined, elegance, editorial drama, premium branding, expressive italics, calligraphic, vertical stress, hairline serifs, knife edges, elegant rhythm.
This typeface is a sharply refined italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and dramatic thick–thin modulation. Stems and entry strokes swell quickly into broad, dark strokes that taper to needle-like hairlines, with crisp, unbracketed serifs and pointed terminals. Curves are smooth and taut, and many letters show long, sweeping diagonals and generous, airy counters, creating an overall texture that alternates between bold strokes and near-invisible connecting lines. Numerals and capitals maintain the same high-sheen contrast and slanted stance, producing a cohesive, display-oriented rhythm.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion and culture editorial, brand marks, and premium packaging where its hairline details can be preserved. It also works for short pull quotes and titling in print or high-resolution digital contexts where contrast and slant can provide a sense of pace and elegance.
The overall tone is elegant and elevated, evoking fashion publishing and high-end editorial typography. Its sleek hairlines and dramatic italics feel expressive and romantic rather than utilitarian, lending a sense of sophistication and ceremony to short texts.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion italic voice: dramatic contrast, crisp serif detailing, and calligraphic motion aimed at sophisticated display typography. It prioritizes glamour and expressive rhythm over neutral text economy.
The slant is consistent and assertive, with narrow joins and finely tapered stroke endings that emphasize motion. The design leans on crisp silhouette and contrast for impact, so the letterforms read best when given space—both in size and in surrounding white space—to preserve the delicate hairlines.