Serif Contrasted Hame 13 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial headlines, magazine covers, fashion branding, luxury packaging, invitations, fashion, luxury, editorial, dramatic, refined, elegant display, editorial impact, brand sophistication, calligraphic motion, hairline, calligraphic, vertical stress, sharp serifs, long ascenders.
A sharply cut italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and striking hairline serifs set against fuller, swelling main strokes. The letterforms lean with a smooth, calligraphic cadence, showing tapered entry/exit strokes, crisp terminals, and elegant curvature through bowls and shoulders. Proportions feel classical and slightly narrow in the capitals, while the lowercase keeps a steady rhythm with long ascenders and slender joins that emphasize the font’s delicate detailing. Numerals follow the same high-fashion contrast, with fine horizontal elements and sculpted curves that read best when given space.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, cover lines, and refined brand wordmarks where the contrast and italic movement can shine. It also fits premium packaging and formal invitations, particularly when printed well or used at larger digital sizes to preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is sophisticated and theatrical, projecting a polished, runway-editorial elegance. Its razor-thin details and sweeping italics add a sense of exclusivity and drama, suitable for designs aiming to feel premium and meticulously styled.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized, high-contrast italic with classic roots—prioritizing elegance, sparkle, and a couture-like finish over rugged versatility. Its form language suggests use as a statement typeface for sophisticated, image-led communication.
Hairline features are especially prominent in diagonals and cross-strokes, so the face benefits from generous size, careful background contrast, and considerate spacing. The italic slant is consistent and fluid, giving text a continuous forward motion while keeping counters open and forms legible at display scales.