Serif Contrasted Siza 7 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Abril' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, luxury, editorial, dramatic, classic, fashion, editorial voice, luxury branding, display impact, expressive italic, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, swashy.
This typeface is a slanted, high-fashion serif with strong vertical stress and striking thick–thin modulation. Stems are heavy and sculpted while hairlines and serifs taper to fine points, creating crisp, bright counters and sharp joins. Serifs are narrow and clean with minimal bracketing, and many glyphs feature elegant, calligraphic entry/exit strokes—especially in the lowercase (notably f, g, j, y) and in the numerals with their refined curves and small finishing flicks. Overall spacing feels display-oriented, with a rhythmic, slightly condensed impression in text where the bold verticals dominate and the italics add forward momentum.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, event posters, and short, impactful lines where contrast and italic energy can shine. It can also work for pull quotes or section openers when set with generous size and spacing.
The font conveys a polished, upscale tone with a theatrical edge—confident, stylish, and intentionally attention-grabbing. Its sharp contrast and sweeping italic forms evoke fashion mastheads and classic print refinement rather than utilitarian text setting.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized, editorial take on classic high-contrast italics—pairing authoritative, structured capitals with expressive lowercase details to create a luxurious, attention-led voice for display settings.
The capitals read as formal and structured, while the lowercase introduces more personality through pronounced curves and occasional swash-like terminals. The italic angle is consistent across the set, and the interplay of thick main strokes with very fine hairlines gives a glossy, engraved feel at larger sizes.