Serif Contrasted Pubu 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Labernia' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, fashion, branding, luxury, dramatic, elegant, display elegance, editorial emphasis, luxury tone, dynamic italics, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, swashy.
This typeface is a sharply contrasted italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and crisp, hairline serifs. Thick strokes are compact and dark while the connecting and finishing strokes taper quickly into fine terminals, creating a lively, flickering rhythm across words. The italic angle is clear and consistent, with many forms showing calligraphic entry and exit strokes and occasional swash-like curves (notably in letters such as J, Q, y, and z). Uppercase shapes read formal and sculpted, while the lowercase features rounded bowls, narrow joins, and a slightly variable set width that gives text an animated, elegant texture.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine titles, pull quotes, posters, and premium packaging where its hairlines and tapered details can be appreciated. It can also work for short passages in editorial contexts when set large with generous leading, but it is primarily a statement face for attention-grabbing typography.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical, combining high-end polish with a sense of motion. Its dramatic thick–thin interplay and sweeping italics evoke fashion, editorial headlines, and classic luxury branding rather than everyday utility.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic high-contrast italic voice with an upscale, contemporary edge. By pairing disciplined serif construction with animated, calligraphic curves, it aims to provide a stylish display option for sophisticated branding and editorial typography.
The numerals follow the same high-contrast, italicized logic, with distinctive curves and pointed terminals that keep them visually consistent with the letters. In the text sample, the strong contrast and tight internal whites create a dense, stylish color that holds together best at larger sizes where the hairlines can remain clear.