Serif Contrasted Hame 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, luxury branding, packaging, elegant, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, luxury tone, elegant italics, display refinement, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, swashy, sharp.
A high-fashion serif italic with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a crisp vertical stress. Hairline serifs and terminals taper to needle points, while the main strokes swell smoothly, creating a lively, glossy rhythm across words. The forms are narrow-to-moderate in proportion with pronounced slant, long ascenders, and fluid entry/exit strokes that give many letters a slightly swashed feel. Round letters show delicate hairlines and polished curves, and the figures follow the same italic, high-contrast logic for a cohesive texture.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine spreads, and brand moments where elegance and contrast are assets. It can also work for premium packaging and invitations when set with sufficient size and breathing room to preserve the fine hairlines and crisp details.
The overall tone is luxurious and dramatic, with the kind of poise associated with magazine typography and premium branding. Its sharp hairlines and sweeping italic motion read as confident, stylish, and a touch theatrical—more couture than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, editorial interpretation of a classic high-contrast italic: emphasizing glamour, motion, and refined detail rather than neutral readability. Its consistent contrast and sharp finishing strokes suggest a focus on impactful display typography for sophisticated contexts.
In the sample text, the hairlines become especially prominent at smaller sizes and in dense lines, where the contrast creates a sparkling texture and emphasizes the italic cadence. Uppercase shapes feel display-oriented, with generous curves and sharp finishing strokes that amplify the formal character.