Serif Contrasted Bima 3 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a delicate italic serif with dramatic thick–thin modulation and razor-fine hairlines. The letterforms are built from narrow, tapered main strokes paired with sharp, unbracketed serifs and small, precise terminals, creating a crisp, polished silhouette. Curves are smooth and controlled with a largely vertical stress, while the italic construction brings a steady forward rhythm and noticeable stroke tapering on entries and exits. Proportions feel tall and slender, with relatively modest x-height and ample internal whitespace that keeps the texture light and sparkling in continuous text.
Well suited for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and refined editorial typography where elegance and contrast are assets. It also fits luxury branding, beauty and fashion collateral, and formal invitations or packaging where a sophisticated italic voice can carry the design. Use at display sizes or in generously set text to preserve the clarity of the hairlines.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, evoking editorial sophistication and a quiet sense of luxury. Its airy contrast and disciplined italic flow suggest a cultured, literary voice—formal without feeling heavy, and expressive without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic high-contrast serif italic with a modern, polished finish—prioritizing elegance, rhythm, and a premium feel for headline and statement typography.
In the sample text, the fine hairlines and sharp joins create a shimmering page color that reads best when given room; tight spacing or small sizes may risk losing the thinnest strokes. Numerals and capitals share the same refined contrast, supporting a cohesive, high-end typographic palette for display-led settings.