Serif Normal Haros 14 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Scotch' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, luxury branding, invitations, luxury, poetic, refined, elegance, drama, modern classic, display focus, luxury feel, calligraphic, hairline, crisp, delicate, slanted.
A sharply slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline details. The letterforms show a calligraphic, pen-driven construction: long, tapered entry strokes, thin connecting joins, and crisp, wedge-like serifs that often feel more like flicked terminals than blocky feet. Proportions are elegant and slightly narrow with open counters and a smooth, flowing rhythm, while descenders (notably in g, j, y) extend with graceful curves. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing sturdy main strokes with very fine hairlines and occasional curling terminals.
Best suited to display contexts such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, fashion and beauty branding, and elegant packaging or invitation work where its contrast and hairline finesse can be appreciated. It can work for short passages at comfortable sizes with generous spacing, but it visually excels when given room to breathe.
The overall tone is polished and elevated, evoking fashion and high-end editorial typography. Its airy hairlines and dramatic contrast convey sophistication and a sense of ceremony, while the italic movement adds a lyrical, handwritten nuance.
The type appears designed to deliver an upscale, contemporary take on an italic serif, emphasizing dramatic contrast, graceful curves, and a flowing text color. Its forms prioritize elegance and expressiveness over utilitarian neutrality, targeting applications where tone and sophistication are central.
The design’s visual identity is driven by the interplay of strong diagonal stress and extremely fine hairlines, creating sparkle in larger sizes but demanding adequate reproduction conditions. The italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving text a cohesive forward motion and a distinctly refined texture.