Serif Contrasted Ofve 3 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, dramatic, vintage, theatrical, assertive, ornate, impact, vintage flavor, poster display, engraved feel, expressive branding, vertical stress, ball terminals, tapered serifs, ink-trap feel, display cut.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with strong vertical stress and sharply tapered hairlines that carve into thick stems. Serifs are pointed and wedge-like with little apparent bracketing, and many joins pinch into tight notches that create a cut or ink-trap effect. Counters are compact and sometimes teardrop-shaped, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and 2/3) show crisp inside cuts and high-contrast modulation. The overall rhythm is wide and steady, with stout capitals and a slightly more compact, utilitarian lowercase that retains the same chiseled, high-contrast logic.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where its carved contrast and tapered serifs can be appreciated. It works well for poster-style typography, packaging labels, editorial section headers, and branding that wants a vintage, high-impact voice. Use generous sizes and spacing to keep the tight counters and sharp internal cuts from clogging in dense text.
The tone is bold and dramatic, with a distinctly old-style, show-poster energy. Its sharp incisions and theatrical contrast read as vintage and slightly mischievous, lending a sense of spectacle rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through exaggerated contrast and sculpted, wedge-serif detailing, evoking engraved or wood-type-inspired display lettering. Its distinctive cuts and pinched joins prioritize character and presence over continuous text readability.
The sample text shows strong word shapes at large sizes, but the tight internal apertures and frequent pinched joins make the design feel intentionally dense and punchy. Numerals echo the same engraved character, with distinctive curled forms on 2 and 3 and a compact, weighty 8/9.