Serif Contrasted Puri 9 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, posters, branding, editorial, dramatic, luxury, classic, display impact, elegant emphasis, luxury tone, editorial styling, dramatic contrast, didone-like, upright stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins.
A high-contrast italic serif with a steep slant, prominent thick strokes, and extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are small and razor-like with minimal bracketing, giving edges a crisp, carved feel. The rhythm is driven by vertical stems and narrow joins, while curves (notably in O/Q and numerals) show pronounced thick–thin modulation and clean, tapered entry/exit strokes. Lowercase forms are relatively compact with clear differentiation between rounds and straights, and the figures follow the same calligraphic contrast with elegant, swooping terminals.
Best suited for headlines, magazine display typography, fashion and beauty branding, posters, and premium packaging where the contrast can be appreciated. It also works well for short pull quotes, titles, and hero text in digital layouts when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, with a runway/editorial sophistication. Its sharp hairlines and assertive slant create a sense of speed and confidence, while the refined detailing reads as premium and formal.
Designed to deliver an elegant, attention-grabbing italic voice with classic high-contrast proportions and precise hairline detailing. The intent appears focused on display impact—creating luxurious emphasis and a refined editorial texture rather than long-form body comfort.
At larger sizes the hairlines and delicate serifs become a defining feature, producing a sparkling texture and strong word shapes. In denser settings the contrast and narrow internal joins may ask for generous spacing and careful color management to keep counters open and letterforms from visually merging.