Serif Contrasted Ippa 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, packaging, titles, luxury, fashion, dramatic, refined, display, elegance, impact, sophistication, stylization, hairline, sharp, crisp, sculpted, elegant.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines, strong verticals, and a predominantly vertical stress. The serifs are fine and sharp, often feeling blade-like, paired with smooth, rounded bowls that can appear partially “sliced” by thin internal strokes. Proportions lean toward tall capitals and a relatively small lowercase with delicate joins, giving the text a light, airy texture at larger sizes but a fragile rhythm in smaller settings. The figures echo the same contrast and elegance, with sleek curves and tapered terminals.
Best suited for display typography where its contrast and fine details can be appreciated: magazine and fashion headlines, luxury branding, beauty packaging, high-end invitations, posters, and title treatments. It can work for short pull quotes or large-size subheads, but will be more dependable at generous sizes and in high-quality print or high-resolution digital contexts where the hairlines remain intact.
This typeface projects a fashion-forward, editorial tone with a distinctly dramatic, high-style presence. The sharp shifts between thick and hairline strokes create a sense of luxury and precision, while the occasional cut-in details add a slightly avant‑garde, designed feel. Overall it reads refined and confident rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum contrast and visual drama for headline settings, emphasizing elegance and a couture-like finish. Its stylized internal cuts and fine detailing suggest an aim to stand out as a signature voice rather than disappear as neutral text.
The letterforms show a deliberate interplay of solid black masses and extremely thin internal strokes, creating a “cut” or inlaid effect in several bowls and diagonals. This gives the font a distinctive graphic signature that becomes especially pronounced in large text and all-caps settings.