Serif Contrasted Haly 13 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, fashion, luxury branding, headlines, posters, luxury, editorial, dramatic, refined, elegant display, modern classic, editorial impact, premium tone, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, crisp, elegant.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and razor-thin hairlines against strong main strokes. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with a largely unbracketed, clean finish that keeps the texture crisp. The italic is lively and calligraphic, showing sweeping entry/exit strokes and tapered terminals; curves and diagonals create a rhythmic, forward motion. Proportions are classic and slightly narrow in some forms, with a moderate x-height and ample ascender/descender reach that gives the lowercase an airy, refined cadence.
Best suited to editorial typography, magazine features, and fashion or beauty branding where elegant contrast is an asset. It excels in headlines, pull quotes, invitations, and premium packaging, and can work for short passages in high-quality print or large, well-rendered digital settings.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, with a dramatic, couture-like sheen. Its steep contrast and poised italic stance project sophistication and exclusivity, reading as editorial and performance-oriented rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern interpretation of classic high-contrast italics: prioritizing finesse, sparkle, and a confident forward slant. Its delicate hairlines and sharp serifs suggest a focus on display impact and refined tone over rugged, everyday readability.
At text sizes the extreme contrast and fine details create sparkling highlights and strong word-shape, while the thin strokes can visually recede on low-resolution or busy backgrounds. Numerals and capitals share the same sharp, tapered logic, reinforcing a cohesive, high-fashion look across headlines and display settings.