Serif Contrasted Haba 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, packaging, invitations, fashion, luxury, editorial, elegant, dramatic, display elegance, editorial voice, premium branding, formal tone, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, crisp, refined.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharply tapered hairlines and strong thick–thin modulation. The letterforms show a consistent forward slant, vertical stress, and crisp, pointed serifs that feel more like fine terminals than heavy brackets. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with teardrop-like endings in places and a lively, polished rhythm in both capitals and lowercase. Numerals follow the same elegant contrast, with slender diagonals and delicate entry/exit strokes that read best at display sizes.
Well-suited for editorial headlines, fashion and lifestyle layouts, and premium branding where a refined italic voice is desired. It can work effectively for short passages such as pull quotes, titles, and elegant packaging copy, especially when set with comfortable tracking and line spacing to preserve the delicacy of the hairlines.
The overall tone is sophisticated and fashion-forward, combining classic refinement with a slightly dramatic, high-gloss presence. It feels formal and cultured, suited to settings where elegance and contrast are meant to be noticed rather than recede into the background.
The design appears intended as a modern high-contrast italic for display typography, emphasizing elegance, sharp detail, and a classical serif vocabulary with a contemporary crispness. Its consistent slant and pronounced contrast suggest a focus on expressive, premium presentation rather than utilitarian text setting.
Capitals appear tall and stately with ample whitespace inside counters, while the lowercase maintains an even, readable x-height for an italic of this contrast. The very thin hairlines and tight joins suggest the design benefits from generous sizes and careful color/contrast in reproduction.