Serif Contrasted Puro 1 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This serif italic has a distinctly high-contrast construction, pairing thick, sculpted main strokes with razor-thin hairlines and delicate, needle-like serifs. The forms show vertical stress and a smooth, calligraphic slant, with sharp terminals and finely tapered joins that keep counters open despite the contrast. Proportions read moderately wide, and spacing in the samples feels airy, giving the design a bright, polished texture in text while staying striking in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and high-end branding where its contrast and slanted elegance can read clearly. It can also work for short text passages in editorial layouts when set with generous size and leading, but it will be most effective where its hairlines have room to breathe.
The overall tone is sleek and upscale, with a dramatic, fashion-forward presence typical of high-contrast italics. It feels refined and assertive rather than casual, projecting sophistication and ceremony.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic high-fashion serif italic voice: crisp, high-contrast letterforms with refined detailing and a confident slant. Its construction prioritizes elegance, impact, and a premium editorial feel.
The italic movement is pronounced, with lively entry/exit strokes and crisp apexes that create a rhythmic, sparkling line. Numerals share the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and thin, sweeping terminals that reinforce the display-oriented character.