Serif Contrasted Apze 3 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fiona Pro' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, dramatic, fashion, theatrical, vintage, editorial, attention grabbing, editorial flair, luxury tone, space saving, condensed, vertical stress, hairline serifs, tall ascenders, tight spacing.
A sharply condensed serif with a strong vertical emphasis and pronounced diagonal slant. Strokes show extreme thick-to-thin modulation: robust vertical stems paired with needle-like hairlines and serifs. The letterforms are tall and compact, with narrow counters and a slightly elastic rhythm where some glyphs expand or taper for emphasis. Serifs are crisp and delicate, and terminals often end in fine points, giving the whole design a taut, sculpted silhouette.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, poster titles, magazine spreads, and brand marks where its condensed proportions and delicate hairlines can be shown at sufficient size. It can also work well on packaging or event collateral that benefits from a dramatic, editorial accent.
The font projects a dramatic, high-style tone that feels fashion-forward and slightly theatrical. Its steep slant and razor-thin details add tension and energy, lending an elegant but assertive voice that reads as curated and attention-seeking rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, fashion-leaning display serif with maximum contrast and a narrow footprint, prioritizing striking silhouettes and dynamic slant over quiet, continuous text flow.
The sample text shows a strong right-leaning momentum and a distinctive mix of rigid verticals with sharp, hairline diagonals, producing a lively texture in long lines. Numerals share the same tall, tapered character, helping headings and date-based copy keep a cohesive, stylized presence.