Serif Contrasted Rime 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A sharply contrasted italic serif with a pronounced calligraphic slant and vertical stress. Thick stems sit against extremely fine hairlines, with crisp, unbracketed serifs and tapered entry/exit strokes that create a glossy, high-fashion rhythm. Proportions feel elegant and slightly narrow in the caps, while the lowercase shows fluid, cursive-like construction with single-storey forms and long, sweeping terminals. Numerals and punctuation follow the same high-contrast logic, with delicate joins and thin diagonals that emphasize the font’s airy sparkle.
This face excels in display typography such as magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty campaigns, luxury brand identities, and high-end packaging. It also works well for pull quotes and short headlines where its contrast and italic cadence can be appreciated without hairline loss.
The overall tone is sophisticated and dramatic, leaning toward couture and premium editorial styling. Its razor-thin details and poised italic movement convey elegance, exclusivity, and a slightly theatrical polish rather than casual warmth.
The font appears designed to deliver a modernized, high-contrast, italic serif look with a distinctly editorial and luxury-forward finish. Its intent is to provide commanding, elegant display typography built around crisp serifs, dramatic stroke modulation, and polished, calligraphic movement.
The design relies on fine details—especially in diagonals, cross-strokes, and serifs—so the texture reads best when given enough size and contrast on the page. The italic angle is consistent and gives lines of text a lively forward motion, while the high contrast creates strong word-shape highlights in display settings.