Serif Contrasted Goba 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, luxury branding, packaging, posters, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, elegance, prestige, display impact, editorial voice, dramatic contrast, hairline, needle serif, didone, upright stress, calligraphic.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, needle-like serifs and very fine hairlines set against bold verticals. The forms show a pronounced rightward slant and an elegant, upright stress typical of modern serif construction, with crisp joins and minimal bracketing. Curves are tight and glossy, terminals are tapered and often teardrop-like, and the overall rhythm is lively due to strong thick–thin modulation and slightly varying character widths. Numerals and capitals feel statuesque and formal, while the lowercase combines compact bowls with long, sweeping ascenders and descenders for a distinctly stylish silhouette.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty campaigns, luxury brand marks, invitations, and premium packaging. It can work for short editorial pull quotes or subheads, but the sharp contrast and delicate hairlines are most effective in larger sizes and high-quality output.
The tone is polished and high-fashion, projecting sophistication and drama rather than warmth or neutrality. It reads as luxurious and performance-oriented, with a theatrical sheen that suits premium branding and editorial display. The crisp contrast and italic motion add a sense of speed and elegance.
Likely designed to deliver a modern, high-contrast italic that emphasizes elegance and prestige, pairing crisp Didone-like structure with expressive italic movement. The intention appears focused on impactful, refined display use where sharp detail and dramatic modulation are a feature rather than a compromise.
At larger sizes the hairlines and pointed serifs look razor-clean and decorative, while in dense text the contrast and slant create a sparkling texture that can feel energetic and assertive. The italic has a strong personality, so it tends to dominate a layout and works best when given space and generous leading.