Serif Contrasted Hanu 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, fashion, luxury, dramatic, refined, elegant display, editorial tone, luxury branding, dramatic emphasis, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, calligraphic.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced vertical stress, thick main strokes, and extremely fine hairlines that resolve into sharp, unbracketed serifs. The forms are narrow and forward-leaning, with a crisp, polished rhythm and noticeable stroke modulation across curves and diagonals. Capitals feel sculpted and formal, while the lowercase shows compact bowls, tapered joins, and lively italic construction with elegant entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, with delicate spurs and thin connecting strokes that emphasize a dressy, display-oriented texture.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short passages where contrast and elegance are priorities. It fits fashion and lifestyle editorial design, luxury and beauty branding, premium packaging, and poster work that benefits from a dramatic, refined italic voice. It can also work for title-case logotypes and event identities where a polished, high-contrast serif is desired.
The overall tone is stylish and high-end, evoking fashion publishing and luxury branding. Its strong contrast and italic sweep add drama and movement while maintaining a composed, refined demeanor. The hairline detailing reads as sophisticated and precise rather than casual or rustic.
This font appears designed to deliver a sophisticated, high-contrast italic for display typography, balancing sharp hairlines with confident, weighty stems. The intention seems to be an editorial and branding workhorse in the elegant end of the spectrum, prioritizing glamour, rhythm, and crisp typographic detail.
The design’s very thin horizontals and hairlines create a bright, sparkling page color at larger sizes, but also make the face feel inherently delicate. Curves are clean and controlled, and the italic angle is consistent, giving the sample text a smooth, editorial flow with a distinctly modern-Didot-like snap.