Serif Contrasted Tize 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, dramatic, luxury, classic, fashion, premium voice, headline impact, classic refinement, editorial authority, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with a strong vertical axis, combining thick main stems with very fine hairlines and sharp, lightly bracketed serifs. The proportions feel generously set with ample internal space and a slightly expansive footprint, while counters stay clean and open despite the weight. Curves are smooth and taut, terminals are crisp, and details like the delicate cross-strokes and thin joins create a polished, engraving-like finish. Figures and capitals read as stately and structured, with an overall rhythm that alternates emphatic verticals against whisper-thin connecting strokes.
Well-suited to magazine titles, editorial headlines, and brand identities where a refined, high-contrast serif can carry a premium voice. It also fits posters, invitations, and packaging that benefit from a dramatic, elegant typographic presence, especially when used at display sizes.
The font conveys an editorial, high-fashion tone—confident, refined, and theatrical. Its sharp contrast and polished detailing suggest luxury and ceremony, lending a sense of prestige and formality to headlines and display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classical high-contrast serif principles, emphasizing crisp refinement and a luxurious headline voice. Its wide stance and pronounced thick–thin modulation aim for maximum impact while maintaining an orderly, formal structure.
In the sample text, the extreme contrast produces striking texture, with bold verticals forming a strong cadence across lines while hairlines add sparkle. Thin elements and small interior joins appear delicate, so the design’s character is most pronounced when given enough size and breathing room.