Serif Contrasted Epra 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, magazine, branding, elegant, refined, classic, dramatic, elegance, authority, display impact, editorial clarity, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, high-end.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, strong vertical stress, and crisp, tapering hairlines. Serifs are fine and sharp with minimal bracketing, giving strokes a clean, etched finish. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow in feel, while lowercase forms keep a conventional structure with a moderate x-height and clear, open counters. Curves (notably in C, G, S, and O) show smooth, controlled modulation, and numerals share the same dramatic contrast, with delicate joins and slender interior strokes.
It is well suited to headlines, pull quotes, and titling where the high contrast and fine serifs can be appreciated. The font also fits editorial and book-design contexts that want a classic serif voice with a more dramatic, high-end edge, and it can support refined branding applications when used at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is elegant and formal, with a dramatic, fashion-forward contrast that reads as premium and editorial. It carries a classic, bookish authority while still feeling crisp and contemporary in its sharp detailing.
The design appears intended to deliver a polished, high-contrast serif voice with a traditional skeleton and modern sharpness—prioritizing elegance, clarity of form, and striking thick–thin rhythm for editorial and display typography.
The extremes of stroke contrast and the fine serifs create a sparkling texture at display sizes, while the hairlines become visually delicate as size decreases. Spacing appears balanced in the sample text, with a measured rhythm that supports long-form lines without losing its distinctive, high-contrast character.