Serif Contrasted Haki 12 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, editorial voice, luxury branding, expressive italic, display elegance, calligraphic, crisp, elegant, sharp, high-waisted.
A narrow, right-leaning serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, unbracketed hairline serifs. Curves are taut and polished, with vertical emphasis in the bowls and very fine connecting strokes that create a sparkling texture at text sizes. Capitals feel stately and disciplined, while the lowercase shows a more calligraphic cadence with pointed joins, tapered terminals, and an energetic italic rhythm. Numerals follow the same contrasty logic, with slender diagonals and sharply finished ends that keep the set light on its feet.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, cover lines, pull quotes, and brand marks where elegance and contrast are an asset. It can also work for upscale packaging and event materials when set with generous size and careful spacing.
The overall tone is high-end and expressive: poised, glamorous, and slightly theatrical. Its strong contrast and italic momentum convey sophistication and speed, evoking fashion publishing and classic luxury branding rather than utilitarian text settings.
The design appears intended as a modern high-contrast italic serif that prioritizes elegance and visual drama. It aims to deliver a couture/editorial voice through narrow proportions, sharp hairlines, and a smooth, calligraphic flow across words and lines.
Spacing appears relatively tight with a consistent forward slant, producing a continuous, flowing line in the sample text. Hairlines are extremely delicate, so the design reads best when reproduction is clean and sizes are not too small.