Serif Contrasted Okty 3 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Bodoni FB' by Font Bureau, and 'Nitida Display' and 'Nitida Headline' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, formal, luxury, classical, impact, elegance, space-saving, editorial voice, premium branding, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp finish, display-friendly.
A tightly set serif with strong vertical emphasis and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes build from weighty stems into very fine hairlines, with sharp, unbracketed serifs and crisp terminals that keep the forms clean and precise. Proportions are compact and columnar, with narrow capitals and a relatively even, conventional x-height in the lowercase. Curves (notably in C, G, O, S, and the numerals) show a clear vertical stress, while joins and apertures stay controlled, supporting a firm, high-contrast rhythm across text sizes.
Best suited to headlines, magazine typography, and other display contexts where contrast and a compact footprint are advantageous. It can also work for branding and packaging that want a refined, high-end voice, especially when set with generous tracking and comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is assertive and polished, pairing a classic, print-minded sensibility with a contemporary, fashion-forward sharpness. Its contrast and narrowness create a sense of tension and drama that reads as premium and editorial rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized high-contrast serif voice: compact, authoritative, and visually striking, with hairline details and sharp serifs that prioritize elegance and impact in editorial and branding-led applications.
In the sample text, the dense rhythm and fine connecting strokes produce a strong “ink-on-paper” elegance, especially in mixed-case settings. The numerals follow the same contrast logic, with distinctive, sculpted bowls and thin linking strokes that feel tailored for typographic emphasis.