Serif Contrasted Havo 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, headlines, invitations, packaging, elegant, refined, dramatic, elegance, luxury voice, display impact, classic revival, refined texture, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, sharp terminals, high-waist contrast.
A high-contrast italic serif with a calligraphic, vertical-stress construction and very fine hairlines. The forms show crisp, sharp serifs and tapered entry/exit strokes, with pronounced thick–thin modulation that creates a bright, sparkling texture in text. Proportions lean toward classical, with moderately narrow caps and slightly varied letter widths that give lines a lively rhythm rather than a rigidly uniform cadence. Curves are smooth and controlled, and joins are clean, keeping the overall silhouette polished and precise.
Well-suited for magazine and book editorial display, fashion and beauty branding, luxury packaging, and formal invitations where elegance and contrast are desirable. It works particularly well for headings, pull quotes, and short passages where the fine hairlines and sharp details can be appreciated.
The tone is sophisticated and stylish, with a dramatic, couture-like flair typical of high-contrast italics. It reads as formal and premium, suggesting luxury, literature, and editorial voice rather than utilitarian neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-fashion italic voice: crisp, high-contrast letterforms that feel refined and authoritative while adding movement and drama to the page.
The italic angle is consistent across caps and lowercase, and the design relies on delicate details—thin cross-strokes and fine serifs—that will visually reward larger sizes. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and tapered terminals that maintain continuity with the letters.