Serif Contrasted Side 7 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, magazines, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, display impact, premium tone, editorial voice, stylish motion, classic refinement, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, brisk, elegant.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, razor-thin hairlines against weighty main strokes. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered with minimal bracketing, creating clean entry/exit terminals and a bright, sparkling texture. Counters are relatively compact and the rhythm is brisk, with lively stroke modulation that feels ink-and-nib informed rather than purely geometric. Uppercase forms read stately and structured, while lowercase includes energetic details such as a two-storey g and a looped descender on j, plus a narrow, angled t cross stroke.
This face is best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion and lifestyle layouts, premium branding, packaging, and poster titling where its contrast and italic energy can be showcased. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers, especially when ample tracking and leading help preserve its fine hairlines.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical, combining an editorial polish with a sense of classic luxury. Its strong contrast and italic motion convey speed, confidence, and a slightly dramatic flourish suited to premium branding and stylish headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion interpretation of a traditional high-contrast italic serif, emphasizing sharp finishing, pronounced stroke modulation, and a confident forward motion for impactful display typography.
The bold heavy strokes and delicate connecting hairlines create a strong black-and-white pattern that rewards generous sizes and good printing or rendering. Numerals appear sturdy and expressive, with curved figures showing distinctive contrast and tapered terminals consistent with the letterforms.