Serif Contrasted Iphi 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akiho Faranea' by Differentialtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, fashion, book titles, posters, elegant, classical, dramatic, luxury tone, headline impact, classical revival, editorial polish, high contrast, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp joins, refined.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast, vertical stress, and crisp, hairline finishing strokes. The capitals are stately and proportioned with generous bowls and narrow joins, while the lowercase keeps a conventional, readable skeleton with a moderate x-height and delicate entry/exit strokes. Serifs are finely cut and mostly unbracketed, producing sharp, clean endings on stems and crossbars; curves transition into thin hairlines with a distinctly calligraphic tension. Overall rhythm is crisp and high-definition, with a slightly variable feel in letter widths across the alphabet that enhances a composed, typeset look.
Best suited to editorial layouts, magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, and book or film titling where its contrast and sharp serifs can read as a premium signal. It can also work well for pull quotes and large typographic posters, especially when printed or rendered at sizes that preserve its fine hairlines.
The font reads as polished and formal, with a couture/editorial sensibility and a distinctly classical tone. Its high-contrast detailing adds drama and sophistication, suggesting luxury, culture, and careful typography rather than casual utility.
Designed to deliver a modern take on a classical, high-contrast serif for impactful, polished typography. The intention appears to emphasize elegance and typographic drama through vertical stress, razor-thin serifs, and carefully controlled proportions across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
In the sample text, the hairlines and small internal details become a key part of the texture, making the face feel most at home when it has enough size and resolution to show its delicate strokes. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, with striking thick verticals and fine horizontals that create a stylish, display-forward number color.