Serif Contrasted Hopa 3 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, fashion, branding, packaging, luxury, dramatic, refined, elegance, impact, premium, didone-like, hairline, upright stress, sharp serifs, crisp terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced vertical stress and razor-thin hairlines set against sturdy main stems. The letterforms are narrow and tall, with crisp, unbracketed serifs and sharp, tapered entry/exit strokes that heighten the calligraphic slant. Curves are clean and controlled, counters are relatively tight, and the rhythm is elegant but emphatic, with a slightly variable feel in widths from glyph to glyph. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic angle, with delicate links and fine finishing strokes.
Best suited to display work such as editorial headlines, magazine subheads, luxury branding, beauty/fashion campaigns, and premium packaging. It will also work for short pull quotes or titling where large sizes allow the hairlines and fine details to remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and high-fashion, balancing sophistication with a dramatic, attention-grabbing sparkle. It reads as premium and formal, evoking magazine typography, luxury branding, and upscale packaging where contrast and elegance are part of the message.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-end interpretation of a classic high-contrast italic serif, prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and visual drama. Its narrow stance and crisp detailing suggest a focus on sophisticated display typography rather than utilitarian text setting.
In the sample text, the thin strokes and sharp serifs produce a lively shimmer at larger sizes, while the narrow proportions keep lines compact and sleek. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, contributing to a cohesive, forward-leaning texture.