Serif Contrasted Hasu 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine design, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, elegant, dramatic, classic, luxury tone, editorial impact, elegant emphasis, display clarity, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced vertical stress and very thin hairlines set against strong, sculpted stems. Serifs are fine and sharp, with a mostly unbracketed, crisp feel that enhances the sleek rhythm. The italic construction is lively and sweeping, with pointed entry/exit strokes and tapered terminals that create a fluid baseline movement. Proportions lean expansive in the capitals, while lowercase forms keep a compact, controlled texture, producing a refined, tightly edited page color in text settings.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other display applications where its fine hairlines and dramatic contrast can remain clean and intentional. It also fits editorial identities, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and poster work where a refined italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, combining classical sophistication with a distinctly fashion-forward drama. Its sharp contrast and energetic slant read as confident and stylish, with a sense of luxury and performance that suits high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a luxe, editorial italic with strong contrast and crisp detailing, prioritizing elegance and impact over utilitarian neutrality. It aims to evoke classic high-fashion typography while maintaining a contemporary sharpness in its terminals and rhythm.
The figures follow the same contrast-driven logic as the letters, with elegant curves and delicate joining points that feel designed for display sizes. In continuous text, the strong thick–thin transitions and fine details create a sparkling texture that benefits from generous sizing and comfortable spacing.