Serif Contrasted Itje 3 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Operetta' by Synthview (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, luxury, posters, elegant, refined, dramatic, elegance, display, modern classic, brand voice, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, ball terminals, delicate joins.
This typeface is a modern high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis, razor-thin hairlines, and sharply defined serifs that read as mostly unbracketed. Curves are smooth and controlled, with fine entry/exit strokes and occasional ball terminals in the lowercase. Proportions feel classically rooted yet contemporary: capitals are tall and poised, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with clear counters and a slightly calligraphic modulation. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, combining sculpted curves with precise, tapered details.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, cultural posters, and premium packaging. It can also work for short editorial passages when set large with adequate leading, where its contrast and fine details can remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, projecting a sense of luxury and editorial sophistication. Its dramatic contrast and crisp detailing create a boutique, fashion-forward voice that feels formal without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary Didone-like elegance—maximizing contrast and vertical refinement for high-end, attention-grabbing typography while retaining a disciplined, readable skeleton.
At text sizes, the hairline strokes and tight joins create a shimmering texture, and the design rewards generous point sizes and comfortable spacing. Distinctive features include a lively, looping lowercase “g” and delicate, pointed stroke endings that heighten the sense of precision.