Serif Contrasted Puru 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, invitations, elegant, editorial, classic, dramatic, refined emphasis, luxury tone, editorial display, formal elegance, didone-like, hairline, vertical stress, sharp serifs, calligraphic italic.
A high-contrast serif italic with pronounced thick-to-thin modulation, vertical stress, and crisp hairline serifs. The forms feel finely cut and taut, with slender joins and tapered terminals that sharpen the rhythm across words. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height and relatively compact counters, while the italic slant is consistent and slightly calligraphic in its entry/exit strokes. Numerals echo the same contrast and refinement, with delicate curves and thin linking strokes that read best when given breathing room.
Well suited for display typography such as magazine headings, pull quotes, and fashion or beauty branding where contrast and elegance are desirable. It can also serve as an accent italic for refined packaging, invitations, and title treatments, particularly in larger sizes where the hairlines and detailing remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, projecting a classic editorial sophistication with a touch of theatrical drama. Its crisp hairlines and sculpted italics suggest luxury branding and high-end print contexts rather than utilitarian UI use.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-fashion italic voice with crisp contrast and a polished finish. It prioritizes elegance, sharpness, and editorial flair, offering a refined emphasis style for sophisticated typography.
In text, the strong contrast creates a lively sparkle, especially along horizontals and curved joins; at smaller sizes those hairlines may visually recede, while at display sizes the sharpness becomes a defining feature. The italic construction maintains a steady cadence, with distinctive swash-like movement in select lowercase forms and a refined, formal presence in capitals.