Serif Contrasted Risa 11 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mafra Condensed', 'Mafra Deck Condensed', 'Mafra Dispay Condensed', and 'Mafra Headline Condensed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, luxury branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, elegance, display impact, editorial voice, formal tone, dramatic contrast, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, crisp.
A sharply contrasted italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and extremely thin hairlines against broad, swelling main strokes. Serifs are fine and blade-like, often resolving into pointed terminals and tapered entry strokes that read as calligraphic cuts rather than heavy brackets. Letterforms are compact and upright in proportion but strongly slanted, with crisp joins, narrow apertures in places, and energetic curves (notably in round letters and the italic lowercase). The figures follow the same high-contrast model, with elegant diagonals and delicate hairline details that favor display settings.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine covers, and other large-scale editorial typography where the contrast and hairline details can remain intact. It also fits luxury branding, packaging, and event materials that benefit from an elegant, italic display serif presence.
The overall tone is refined and high-fashion, with a confident editorial polish. Its dramatic contrast and italic momentum suggest sophistication and ceremony, balancing classic formality with a slightly theatrical flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast italic serif for display typography, emphasizing elegance, motion, and sharp refinement through extreme stroke modulation and precise hairline finishing.
The stroke rhythm alternates between dense black masses and near-threadlike connections, creating a sparkling texture at larger sizes but increasing the risk of hairline loss in small or low-resolution reproduction. The italic construction feels continuous across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving the typeface a cohesive, intentionally stylized voice.