Serif Contrasted Pumi 15 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, mastheads, posters, branding, pull quotes, dramatic, fashion, editorial, classic, assertive, impact, luxury, headline focus, classic revival, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, display cut.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced vertical stress, thick main strokes, and very fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with minimal bracketing and crisp wedge-like feet that emphasize the calligraphic slant. Capitals are broad and commanding, while lowercase shows compact, rounded counters and a consistent rightward lean; joins and curves snap into thin exits, giving the rhythm a taut, chiselled feel. Figures follow the same contrast pattern, with bold bodies and hairline details that read as distinctly display-oriented.
Best suited to headlines, magazine-style typography, and branding where high contrast and italic motion are advantages. It can work well for short bursts of text such as pull quotes, titles, and campaign lines, especially in print or high-resolution digital settings where hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is dramatic and editorial, projecting luxury and confidence. Its sweeping italic energy and razor-thin detailing evoke fashion mastheads and high-end print, with a slightly theatrical, poster-ready presence.
The design appears intended as a statement italic serif for display use, combining a classic high-contrast construction with oversized presence and crisp detailing to deliver immediacy and elegance in large-scale typography.
At larger sizes the hairlines and sharp serifs add sparkle and refinement, while in dense text the extreme contrast can create a lively, high-impact texture. The italic angle is consistent across letters and numerals, helping headlines feel cohesive and fast-moving.