Serif Contrasted Apma 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, elegant, classic, space-saving, elegant display, editorial impact, dramatic contrast, condensed, vertical, hairline serifs, sharp, refined.
A very condensed serif with strong vertical emphasis and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Stems are dark and sturdy while horizontals and connecting strokes taper to fine hairlines, creating a crisp, high-contrast rhythm. Serifs are thin and sharp, generally unbracketed, and the overall geometry feels tall and narrow with tight counters and compact apertures. The lowercase shows a straightforward structure with slender ascenders/descenders and a clean, upright stance; numerals follow the same tall, compressed proportions.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium display settings where its tall, condensed proportions can create impact without taking much horizontal space. It also fits fashion/editorial branding, packaging, and signage that calls for a refined, high-contrast serif voice.
The font reads as sleek and theatrical, balancing classic refinement with a bold, poster-like presence. Its narrow silhouette and hairline detailing evoke high-fashion titling and vintage display typography, giving text a poised, dramatic tone.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, space-saving display serif with dramatic contrast and a distinctly vertical rhythm. It prioritizes presence and sophistication in titling contexts, aiming for crisp hairlines and a polished, editorial finish.
Because the light strokes get extremely thin, the design relies on clean reproduction and benefits from generous spacing and comfortable sizes. The contrast and compressed widths create strong vertical texture in lines of text, making it visually striking but potentially intense at very small sizes or on low-resolution outputs.