Serif Contrasted Side 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, classic, luxury, luxury tone, display impact, editorial voice, classic revival, didone, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, elegant.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced calligraphic slant and sharp, hairline serifs. Thick stems and swelling curves snap into fine terminals, creating a crisp black-and-white rhythm, especially in round letters and numerals. The caps feel stately and slightly condensed in their inner counters, while the lowercase shows lively movement with angled entry strokes and occasional teardrop-like terminals. Overall spacing is open and display-oriented, with forms designed to read as bold silhouettes rather than text-color texture.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine titling, and other editorial display settings where contrast and sophistication are assets. It can also work for luxury branding, packaging, and event materials that benefit from an elegant italic voice; for extended body copy it will generally be more comfortable at larger sizes and with generous line spacing.
The tone is editorial and upscale, blending classical refinement with a dramatic, fashion-forward energy. Its steep contrast and italic momentum add urgency and flair, while the serif structure keeps it formal and traditional.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern high-fashion interpretation of classic high-contrast serif italics, prioritizing drama, elegance, and striking silhouette over neutral readability.
The numerals are expressive and oldstyle-leaning in spirit, with strong stroke modulation and distinctive curves that match the italic flow. In the sample text, the font holds together well at large sizes, where hairlines and sharp terminals become a key part of the character.