Serif Contrasted Gono 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast italic serif with crisp, needle-like hairlines and firm, dark main strokes. The letterforms are generously proportioned with a wide stance and a flowing rightward slant, producing a smooth, calligraphic rhythm. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered, and many joins and terminals end in pointed, blade-like finishes. Curves (notably in C, O, Q, and the lowercase bowls) show controlled modulation with vertical-leaning stress, while ascenders and capitals feel tall and airy against the thin connecting strokes.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine or book styling, and high-end branding where contrast and italic motion can be showcased. It will read especially well at medium-to-large sizes in print or on high-resolution screens, and can add a distinctive, upscale flavor to posters and promotional typography.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical, with an upscale editorial polish. Its strong contrast and sweeping italic movement communicate sophistication and confidence, leaning toward fashion, luxury, and classic high-style publishing aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized take on classic high-contrast italic serifs: dramatic stroke modulation, elegant sharp serifs, and a wide, flowing silhouette optimized for attention-grabbing display while remaining composed in short text passages.
In text, the combination of wide proportions and delicate hairlines creates a bright, elegant texture that benefits from comfortable spacing. Numerals and capitals carry the same sharp, tapered detailing, giving display settings a cohesive, formal sparkle.