Serif Contrasted Puli 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni PT' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, luxurious, editorial, dramatic, classic, formal, display impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, elegant emphasis, swashy, calligraphic, high-waisted, hairline serifs, ball terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced calligraphic slant and sharp thick–thin modulation. The design pairs dense, weighty main strokes with very fine hairlines and crisp, tapered serifs, producing a lively rhythm and sparkling counters. Proportions feel generous and slightly extended, with tightly curved joins and frequent teardrop/ball-like terminals on select letters and figures. The overall texture is dark and emphatic at display sizes, with strong diagonal movement and refined, knife-edge details.
Best suited to display typography: magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, luxury packaging, event collateral, and statement pull-quotes. It can work for short subheads or lead-ins where a refined, high-contrast italic voice is desired, but its delicate hairlines and animated forms are likely to shine most at larger sizes.
The font projects a polished, fashion-forward tone—dramatic and upscale with a distinctly editorial flair. Its sharp contrast and flowing italic energy suggest sophistication and ceremony, while the swash-like terminals add a touch of theatrical elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, attention-grabbing italic serif for premium, style-conscious communication. By combining classical serif structure with pronounced contrast and ornamental terminals, it aims to feel both traditional and boldly contemporary in display settings.
Uppercase forms read statuesque and authoritative, while the lowercase is more fluid and embellished, creating a clear hierarchy in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic and include curved, decorative terminals that make them feel expressive rather than purely utilitarian.