Serif Contrasted Itmo 3 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, fashion, luxury branding, posters, elegant, luxury, poised, modern elegance, premium display, editorial clarity, couture feel, hairline serifs, vertical stress, razor thin, crisp, refined.
A delicate modern serif with sharp, hairline serifs and dramatic thick-to-thin modulation. The forms show a predominantly vertical stress and crisp, clean joins, with tapered terminals and knife-like finishing on many curves. Capitals are narrow to moderately proportioned with high-waisted bowls and precise, straight-sided verticals, while the lowercase keeps a measured, readable rhythm with a relatively modest x-height and long, fine ascenders/descenders. Numerals and punctuation follow the same refined contrast, giving the set a light, airy texture on the page.
This style excels in magazine and book editorial typography, display headlines, pull quotes, and fashion or luxury brand identities where elegance and contrast are central. It also suits posters and large-format applications where the fine hairlines and sharp terminals can be appreciated without filling in.
The overall tone is sophisticated and high-end, balancing restraint with a slightly dramatic, couture-like sharpness. It reads as polished and contemporary, with a cool, editorial confidence rather than warmth or rusticity.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary Didone-like elegance: maximal contrast, clean vertical structure, and meticulously sharp serif detailing for premium, high-impact display typography that still holds together in refined text settings.
At text sizes the extremely thin hairlines and pointed details create a bright, shimmering color, especially in dense paragraphs. Curved letters show noticeable tapering at entry/exit points, and diagonals (like V/W/X) feel crisp and architectural, contributing to a sleek, modern cadence.