Serif Contrasted Siki 17 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, posters, covers, elegant, dramatic, classic, luxury display, editorial voice, dramatic contrast, italic emphasis, stylized numerals, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, razor thin, swashy tails.
A high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced vertical stress and razor-thin hairlines against heavy main strokes. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered, with little bracketing, giving the forms a crisp, cut-paper feel. The italics are assertive and slightly calligraphic in their rhythm, with lively terminals and occasional swash-like gestures (notably in letters such as J, Q, y, and z). Proportions read on the broader side and spacing feels open, helping the dense black strokes remain legible at display sizes.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion branding, posters, book covers, and large pull quotes where its contrast and italic energy can be appreciated. It can also work for short subheads or elegant titling, but will be most effective when given enough size and breathing room for the hairlines and sharp serifs to hold up.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical, evoking luxury editorial typography and fashion-era glamour. Its steep contrast and sparkling hairlines create a sense of prestige and drama, while the energetic italic motion adds flair and a slightly playful sophistication.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion take on classic high-contrast serif italics: crisp, sculpted letterforms with expressive terminals that add personality without sacrificing a cohesive editorial polish.
Uppercase forms maintain a stately, inscriptional presence, while lowercase introduces more character through curled terminals and looped descenders. Numerals are similarly stylized with strong thick–thin modulation and noticeable entry/exit strokes, making them well suited to prominent, attention-getting settings rather than small UI text.