Serif Contrasted Allo 13 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazine, luxury, posters, elegant, fashionable, editorial, refined, dramatic, luxury tone, editorial voice, display elegance, modern classic, didone-like, hairline, calligraphic, high-waist, sculpted.
A sharply contrasted italic serif with tall proportions and pronounced thick-to-thin modulation. The letterforms show a crisp vertical rhythm with extremely fine hairlines, pointed terminals, and delicate, minimally bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and tightly controlled, with a slightly calligraphic sweep in the italics and a lively, forward-leaning cadence. Spacing feels airy and display-oriented, and the figures and capitals carry a sculpted, high-fashion presence with clear, narrow joins and elegant entry/exit strokes.
Best suited for display sizes where the hairlines can remain visible: magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, luxury packaging, and high-end advertising. It also works well for elegant pull quotes, titles, and short typographic statements where a dramatic, refined texture is desired.
The overall tone is luxurious and poised, with a polished, couture-like elegance. Its dramatic contrast and slender hairlines create a sense of sophistication and exclusivity, suited to high-end and editorial atmospheres rather than utilitarian text settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, editorial take on classic high-contrast italics—prioritizing elegance, precision, and visual drama. It aims to create a striking typographic voice with a sleek, upscale character for prominent, attention-focused settings.
The italic construction emphasizes long, tapered strokes and sharp apexes, giving diagonals and curves a razor-fine finish. Round letters maintain a clean, oval tension, while numerals and punctuation echo the same hairline delicacy for a consistent, refined color on the page.