Serif Contrasted Pufo 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A sharply contrasted italic serif with sweeping, calligraphic construction and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into fine hairlines, with crisp, delicate serifs and a consistent forward slant that creates a lively diagonal rhythm. Proportions are on the wider side with generous set width, while the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height and long, fluid extenders. Curves and terminals feel clean and controlled, with a polished, print-oriented finish that emphasizes razor-thin joins and pointed transitions.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, pull quotes, magazine covers, and high-impact editorial layouts where its contrast and italic motion can lead the composition. It also fits luxury branding and packaging applications that benefit from refined hairlines and a couture-like tone.
The overall tone is sophisticated and high-end, with a sense of drama typical of fashion and magazine typography. Its steep contrast and italic energy convey elegance, confidence, and a slightly theatrical flair, making it feel premium and display-forward rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to channel modern Didone-inspired italics and calligraphic elegance into a striking display face. Its wide stance, crisp serifs, and extreme modulation prioritize visual drama and refined texture for premium, attention-grabbing typography.
In the sample text, the combination of wide letters, tight hairlines, and strong diagonals produces an expressive texture that changes noticeably with letter combinations. Larger sizes emphasize its needle-thin details and sculpted curves, while smaller settings can appear more delicate and demand careful spacing and reproduction to preserve the hairline strokes.