Serif Contrasted Pubo 1 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Labernia' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, luxury branding, posters, invitations, elegant, editorial, classic, fashion, dramatic, display impact, premium tone, editorial voice, calligraphic flair, didone-like, hairline, vertical stress, ball terminals, swash-like.
A refined italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a clear vertical stress. Strokes transition into sharp, delicate hairlines and crisp wedge serifs, giving the letterforms a polished, engraved feel. The italic slant is steady and fairly steep, with generous widths and lively cursive shaping in the lowercase, including looping descenders and ball-like terminals. Uppercase forms are stately and compactly sculpted, while figures echo the same contrast and calligraphic detail, producing a consistent, high-gloss texture in text.
Best suited to display and editorial settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and fashion or beauty campaigns. It can also support premium packaging and formal invitations where its high-contrast italic character can be featured at larger sizes and with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is luxurious and theatrical, projecting sophistication and a sense of classic print culture. Its dramatic contrast and ornate italic movement suggest couture, premium publishing, and heritage branding rather than utilitarian everyday reading.
Designed to deliver a contemporary take on high-contrast italic serifs, balancing sharp typographic refinement with expressive, calligraphic details. The intention appears to be strong visual impact and a sense of prestige in short-to-medium text settings.
In running text, the strong contrast creates bright horizontal rhythm from the hairlines, while the heavier stems anchor words with a bold, poster-ready presence. Curved letters and joins show a soft, calligraphic fluidity, and the lively terminals add personality that becomes more noticeable at display sizes.