Serif Contrasted Apko 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, mastheads, fashion, posters, display, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, brand elegance, space saving, title display, modern classicism, condensed, hairline, vertical stress, crisp, elegant.
A tall, tightly condensed serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a clear vertical axis. Stems are strong and straight while hairlines are extremely fine, giving the letters a crisp, high-definition silhouette. Serifs are sharp and lightly bracketed to unbracketed in feel, with tapered terminals that emphasize verticality. The overall rhythm is narrow and columnar, with small internal counters and an assertive, elongated proportion across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best used for headlines, magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty branding, posters, and other display settings where its narrow width and dramatic contrast can create impact. It works especially well in larger sizes for titles and short text where the fine detailing can be appreciated.
The tone is sophisticated and dramatic, projecting a polished, high-end editorial feel. Its razor-thin hairlines and statuesque proportions read as stylish and formal, with a slightly theatrical flair suited to attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern, editorial interpretation of classical high-contrast serif forms: maximizing elegance and vertical emphasis while keeping proportions tightly condensed for efficient, striking display typography.
The sample text shows strong headline presence and a distinctive texture at larger sizes, where the fine hairlines create sparkle and contrast. The condensed fit and tight apertures make the letterforms feel precise and curated, while maintaining recognizable, classical serif cues.