Serif Contrasted Puky 8 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamberí' by Extratype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, luxury branding, posters, dramatic, luxurious, classic, display impact, editorial elegance, luxury tone, stylish italics, high drama, didone-like, crisp, elegant, sharp, calligraphic.
A sharply slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairline details. The letterforms show a vertical-stress feel within an italic construction, with narrow joins, tapered terminals, and pointed, knife-like serifs that read as clean and minimally bracketed. Curves are smooth and controlled, while horizontals and cross-strokes often resolve into very fine lines, creating a sparkling, high-definition texture. Proportions are slightly condensed in many capitals, with lively width variation across the set and a refined, display-oriented rhythm; numerals and lowercase echo the same tension between weighty stems and delicate finishing strokes.
Best suited to display roles such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, invitations, and large-format posters where the high-contrast detailing can stay crisp. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling in layouts that provide generous size and clean reproduction.
The overall tone is high-fashion and headline-driven, projecting elegance and drama through extreme contrast and a confident forward slant. It feels refined and ceremonial, with a distinctly upscale, editorial voice suited to premium branding moments rather than utilitarian reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, couture-leaning serif voice: dramatic contrast, sharp finishing, and an italic stance that prioritizes elegance and impact. Its forms aim for a polished, high-status impression with strong presence at display sizes.
In text settings the dark thick strokes create strong word shapes while the hairlines add a shimmering, delicate edge; this makes spacing and background contrast especially noticeable. The italic structure is assertive and continuous, giving lines a fast, sweeping motion and a sense of sophistication in short passages.