Serif Contrasted Habe 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, posters, branding, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, elegance, impact, editorial voice, premium branding, display refinement, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, tapered strokes, sharp terminals.
This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and razor-thin hairlines that flare into fuller main strokes. Serifs are delicate and sharp, with a mix of crisp wedge-like entries and fine hairline finishes, producing a sleek, shimmering texture in text. Curves are smooth and controlled, while many letters show tapered, calligraphic joins and slightly sculpted bowls. Proportions lean elegant and tall, and the figures echo the same contrast and slanted rhythm, with open counters and fine, precise detailing.
Best suited to display typography where its hairline detailing and contrast can be appreciated—magazine headlines, fashion and beauty layouts, luxury branding, invitations, and high-end packaging. It also works well for short pull quotes or section titles where a refined, editorial voice is desired.
The overall tone is polished and aspirational, with a couture-like elegance that reads as premium and image-forward. Its dramatic contrast and italic movement add a sense of speed and sophistication, suggesting refinement, exclusivity, and a lightly theatrical flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized high-fashion italic: dramatic contrast, sharp finishing strokes, and an elegant slant that elevates brand and editorial applications while maintaining a cohesive, classical serif foundation.
In larger sizes the hairlines and pointed terminals become a defining feature, creating a crisp sparkle; at smaller sizes, spacing and reproduction quality will strongly influence clarity because the thinnest strokes are extremely fine. The italic angle is assertive but controlled, and the letterforms maintain a consistent, disciplined rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.