Serif Contrasted Puro 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, display elegance, editorial impact, luxury branding, fashion tone, didone-like, hairline, vertical stress, sharp serifs, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, vertical stress, and extremely fine hairlines. The serifs are sharp and delicate, with clean, unbracketed transitions that keep the silhouette crisp. Forms are wide with a slightly calligraphic, forward-leaning rhythm; curves taper to needle-like terminals and joins, and counters stay open despite the contrast. Overall spacing feels airy and upscale, with a smooth, elegant cadence in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, mastheads, pull quotes, posters, and brand identities where elegance and contrast are assets. It will also work well on premium packaging and campaign graphics, especially at larger sizes where the fine hairlines can be appreciated.
The font conveys a polished, fashion-forward tone—glamorous and assertive, yet controlled. Its razor-thin details and dramatic contrast read as premium and editorial, evoking runway, luxury packaging, and high-end print culture rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, editorial italic that channels classic high-contrast serif ideals while emphasizing drama and sophistication. Its wide proportions and crisp hairlines prioritize visual impact and luxury signaling over neutral text setting.
The italic construction is consistent across the set, with lively swashes in the stroke endings and a strong diagonal energy that helps headlines feel dynamic. Numerals match the same high-contrast, display-oriented logic, keeping a coherent color in large sizes.