Serif Contrasted Pube 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazine, posters, invitations, elegant, editorial, dramatic, fashion-forward, classic, luxury tone, display impact, editorial voice, classic revival, didone-like, hairline, vertical stress, sharp serifs, tight apertures.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a clear vertical stress. The letterforms are narrow-to-moderate in proportion with a lively, calligraphic slant, combining crisp, sharp serifs with extremely fine hairlines. Capitals show sweeping diagonals and tapered terminals, while the lowercase carries a rhythmic, forward-leaning texture with rounded joins and occasional ball-like terminals. Numerals and punctuation match the same contrast and angularity, creating a bright, sparkling typographic color at larger sizes.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other display contexts where contrast and italic motion can shine. It works especially well for fashion and lifestyle branding, editorial layouts, event materials, and elegant invitations, where a sophisticated, high-impact serif is desired.
The font conveys a polished, high-style tone—dramatic and refined rather than casual. Its gleaming hairlines and emphatic strokes read as luxurious and attention-grabbing, with a distinctly editorial, headline-led energy.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast italic, prioritizing glamour, sharpness, and dramatic emphasis. Its forms aim to create a striking, premium voice for titles and branding rather than neutral, everyday text.
At text sizes, the very fine connecting strokes and hairlines can appear delicate, while the heavier stems create strong emphasis and a slightly staccato rhythm. The italic angle and sharp terminals give it a sense of speed and flair, making it feel more suited to display settings than extended reading.