Serif Contrasted Hofa 3 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a high‑contrast italic serif with a steep slant, vertical stress, and razor-thin hairlines paired with weighty main strokes. Serifs are fine and sharp, often wedge-like, and terminals tend toward pointed, calligraphic finishes rather than blunt cuts. Proportions are relatively narrow with tall capitals and a disciplined rhythm, while curves (notably in C, G, O, Q, and the numerals) show clean, taut ovals and precise joins. The lowercase is italic-driven with lively entry strokes, compact counters, and a normal-looking x-height relative to the tall ascenders and long, elegant descenders.
Best suited to large sizes where the hairlines can remain crisp: headlines, magazine/editorial layouts, brand marks, and luxury packaging. It can work for short pull quotes or prominent subheads, but extended small-size copy may be sensitive to the very thin strokes and tight, narrow proportions.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, with a distinctly editorial glamour and a dramatic, high-fashion sharpness. Its contrast and italic movement suggest formality and sophistication, reading more like a display text face than a workhorse book italic.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast italic voice—prioritizing elegance, pace, and visual drama through pronounced thick–thin modulation, sharp serifs, and a refined, narrow silhouette.
In text, the contrast creates sparkling highlights and a pronounced stroke rhythm, especially in letter pairs with strong diagonals and thin connections. Numerals follow the same refined logic, with slender forms and pronounced thick–thin transitions that feel consistent with the letters.