Serif Contrasted Nida 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, posters, book covers, editorial, luxury, classical, dramatic, refined, elegant display, editorial voice, luxury branding, modern classic, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp joins, elegant.
This is a high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin transitions and a clear vertical stress. Hairline serifs and terminals are sharp and clean, with minimal bracketing and crisp junctions that create a polished, print-like texture. Proportions skew broad in many capitals and rounds, while spacing stays airy enough for the delicate strokes to read; the overall rhythm alternates between bold main stems and very fine connecting strokes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other prominent editorial settings where contrast can shine. It also fits fashion and beauty branding, upscale invitations, and book-cover typography, especially in larger sizes and higher-quality print or crisp on-screen rendering.
The tone is elegant and editorial, with a formal, fashion-forward presence. Its dramatic contrast and razor-fine details suggest sophistication and prestige, leaning toward classic luxury rather than casual friendliness.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern-didone style of sophistication: striking contrast, vertical poise, and precise hairlines that create an upscale display voice while remaining structured enough for short passages.
Large, rounded forms (notably in O/Q) feel generous and smooth, while letters like S and a show sculpted curves that emphasize the contrast. The figures follow the same display-oriented logic, with strong verticals and fine hairlines that will look best when given sufficient size and good reproduction.