Serif Contrasted Puli 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, luxury, editorial, dramatic, fashion, classic, editorial impact, luxury tone, display elegance, dramatic contrast, didone, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, tight rhythm.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and crisp, hairline serifs. Stems and main curves read dark and decisive while connections and horizontals taper to fine, razor-like lines, creating a distinctly calligraphic yet polished rhythm. Proportions are generously set with broad capitals and strong diagonals; counters are relatively open, and the italic angle is consistent across letters and figures. Terminals tend toward sharp, wedge-like finishes, with minimal bracketing and clean joins that emphasize the contrast.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion/editorial layouts, posters, and premium branding. It can add a refined, upscale voice to packaging and campaign graphics, especially where large sizes allow the contrast and hairlines to read cleanly.
The overall tone is elegant and high-end, with a cinematic, dramatic flair. It evokes fashion and luxury publishing—confident, refined, and slightly theatrical—while retaining a traditional, classical backbone.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, editorial italic with classic high-contrast serif cues, prioritizing elegance and impact over utilitarian text neutrality. Its wide, dark forms paired with delicate hairlines aim to create a striking, luxurious typographic color in display settings.
The sample text shows the design holding together in larger sizes, where the fine hairlines remain a key part of the character. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast construction, giving figures a display-forward presence that pairs naturally with expressive headlines and pull quotes.