Serif Contrasted Epry 3 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A delicate serif with razor-thin hairlines and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The design shows a strong vertical axis, sharp, clean terminals, and largely unbracketed serifs that read crisp at display sizes. Capitals are tall and statuesque with generous internal space, while the lowercase has compact proportions and a relatively small x-height, producing an elegant, airy rhythm. Curves are smooth and taut, and joins are kept narrow, emphasizing a polished, high-end finish.
This font is best suited to display typography such as magazine mastheads, section titles, pull quotes, and elegant branding systems. It can work well for luxury packaging and invitations where fine detail is desirable. For longer passages, it will perform most comfortably at larger sizes with sufficient line spacing to preserve its hairline detail.
The overall tone is poised and luxurious, with a distinctly editorial feel. Its extreme finesse and disciplined geometry suggest sophistication and formality, leaning toward fashion and culture contexts rather than utilitarian text. The atmosphere is cool, precise, and upscale.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-fashion serif voice: dramatic contrast, crisp serifs, and a tall, elegant silhouette optimized for sophisticated display settings. Its restrained, precise forms prioritize visual glamour and typographic refinement over ruggedness or neutrality.
In the samples, the thinnest strokes and serifs become a key visual feature, giving the type a shimmering, engraved quality. The numerals and punctuation follow the same refined logic, keeping contrast and hairlines consistent with the letterforms.