Serif Contrasted Itma 1 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, fashion, luxury branding, packaging, elegant, refined, classical, luxury tone, editorial voice, display impact, modern classic, didone, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, sharp apexes.
This typeface presents a modern serif silhouette with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a predominantly vertical stress. Serifs are very fine and crisp, reading as hairline wedges with minimal bracketing, while main stems stay firm and clean. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are relatively tight, and overall proportions are compact with a disciplined rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Joins and terminals stay sharp, producing a polished, high-precision texture in text and display sizes.
It performs best in editorial typography and high-end display settings where contrast and fine details can be appreciated—magazine headlines, pull quotes, covers, and brand wordmarks. It can also suit premium packaging and invitations when printed or rendered at sufficient size to preserve the hairline features.
The overall tone is poised and luxurious, with a runway/editorial feel that leans formal rather than friendly. Its sharp contrast and delicate finishing convey sophistication and a sense of tradition updated with a contemporary, print-forward edge.
The design intention appears focused on delivering a contemporary, high-fashion serif voice with strong contrast and refined finishing. It aims to create a crisp, authoritative presence and a distinctive, elegant texture in titles and editorial layouts.
Capitals feel stately and slightly condensed, with strong verticals and restrained width, while the lowercase maintains a tidy, composed color. Numerals follow the same contrast logic and look designed to sit comfortably alongside text, keeping the same crisp serif treatment and even baseline behavior.