Serif Contrasted Puru 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gallensis' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, luxury, branding, editorial, refined, dramatic, classic, display impact, editorial voice, luxury tone, calligraphic elegance, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, crisp, high-fashion.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and sharply tapered hairlines. The capitals show elegant, sweeping entry and exit strokes with wedge-like serifs, while curves (C, G, O, Q) are tightly controlled and crisp. Lowercase forms are lively and calligraphic, with compact bowls, a single-storey a, and fluid joins that create a rhythmic, forward-leaning texture. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, mixing strong main strokes with needle-thin diagonals and terminals for a distinctly refined silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display settings where its contrast and italic movement can lead the composition. It fits fashion, beauty, arts, and premium branding work, as well as book covers and poster titling that benefits from a refined, high-drama serif.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, combining classical sophistication with a distinctly editorial flair. Its sharp contrast and energetic italic slant give it a sense of motion and luxury, reading as confident, stylish, and high-end rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern take on classic high-contrast italic serifs: elegant, sharp, and attention-grabbing, with a calligraphic undercurrent. It prioritizes sophistication and visual impact, aiming for a premium editorial voice in both single words and short text passages.
Spacing appears tuned for display, with letterforms that create striking black-and-white patterning in text. The thins become extremely delicate, especially in diagonals and cross-strokes, so the design rewards generous sizing and clean reproduction where the hairlines can remain intact.