Serif Contrasted Gome 5 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, headlines, luxury branding, invitations, elegant, refined, dramatic, luxury appeal, display focus, editorial voice, elegant italic, didone, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with strong vertical stress, sharply tapered hairlines, and crisp, delicate serifs. Strokes move between thick, sculpted mains and needle-fine connecting lines, giving the letters a polished, engraved feel. The italics are lively and slightly calligraphic, with sweeping entry/exit strokes on lowercase forms and a pronounced forward slant across the set. Proportions read as relatively wide with open counters, and the rhythm is smooth and consistent in text, aided by clean terminals and carefully controlled curves.
This font performs best in large sizes where its hairlines and high contrast can be appreciated—magazine headlines, fashion and beauty layouts, luxury brand identities, and refined packaging. It also suits formal print pieces such as invitations and programs, where the italic style adds a graceful, elevated tone.
The overall tone is luxurious and poised, projecting a fashion-forward, premium sensibility. Its dramatic contrast and italic movement add sophistication and a sense of ceremony, making it feel well suited to high-end, image-conscious messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on an Italianate/Didone-inspired italic for display use, prioritizing elegance, contrast, and typographic drama. Its combination of wide proportions and crisp hairlines suggests an emphasis on high-end editorial presence rather than utilitarian body text.
Uppercase forms appear formal and stately, while the lowercase shows more flourish, especially in letters with descenders and curved joins. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with elegant shaping and fine hairline details that emphasize the typeface’s refined character.