Serif Contrasted Hanu 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arshila' by Bykineks (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, luxury tone, elegant emphasis, display clarity, modern classic, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, crisp, high-end.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and sharp, hairline finishing strokes. The letterforms combine thick, sculpted main strokes with extremely thin cross-strokes and serifs, producing a crisp, shimmering texture at display sizes. Proportions are elegant and slightly narrow in places, with lively italics that lean consistently and use tapered entries/exits, especially visible in curves and terminals. Numerals and capitals maintain the same dramatic thick–thin rhythm, with delicate details that read best when given room and size.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other display roles where its contrast and italic energy can read clearly. It can add a premium, fashion-forward tone to branding and packaging, and works well in posters or campaign typography when paired with generous spacing and high-quality output.
The overall tone is chic and editorial, with a runway-like polish and a distinctly upscale feel. Its steep contrast and sweeping italic movement create a sense of drama and sophistication, leaning more toward couture and culture magazines than utilitarian text settings.
This design appears aimed at delivering a modern-didone-inspired, high-fashion italic voice: dramatic contrast, precise hairlines, and a fluid slanted rhythm meant to look luxurious and contemporary in editorial and branding contexts.
In the sample text, the thinnest strokes can visually fade where spacing tightens, while the heavy strokes dominate the rhythm—an effect that heightens elegance but increases sensitivity to size, background, and reproduction quality. Curved letters show finely pointed terminals and subtle calligraphic modulation that reinforces the font’s expressive slant.