Serif Contrasted Epha 6 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, branding, packaging, dramatic, theatrical, whimsical, vintage, expressive, expressive display, decorative elegance, vintage flavor, dramatic emphasis, calligraphic, flared, swashy, sharp, lively.
An expressive serif with strongly modulated strokes and a pronounced rightward slant. Forms are broad and open, with fine hairlines, heavier stems, and crisp, wedge-like serifs that often flare into pointed terminals. Curves show a slightly calligraphic tension, and many letters carry subtle swashes or hooked endings that create a lively, irregular rhythm. Spacing feels generous and the silhouette is dynamic, with noticeable variation in character widths across the alphabet and figures.
Best suited to display sizes where the hairlines and expressive terminals can breathe: headlines, posters, book and album covers, and distinctive brand or packaging marks. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling where a decorative, characterful voice is desired rather than quiet long-text neutrality.
The overall tone is dramatic and slightly mischievous, combining refined contrast with playful, hand-made gestures. It reads as decorative and theatrical rather than reserved, bringing a vintage, storybook energy to headlines and short phrases.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-drama, calligraphy-inflected serif voice for display typography, balancing elegant contrast with energetic, swashy details. Its wide, open construction and animated terminals suggest a focus on personality and memorable shape over strict text economy.
Uppercase letters have a stately, display-oriented presence, while the lowercase leans more cursive in spirit, with looping joins and tapering exits. Numerals echo the same sharp, tapered finishing and italic movement, helping the set feel cohesive in mixed alphanumeric settings.