Serif Contrasted Gofi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, branding, invitations, elegant, editorial, classical, refined, luxury tone, editorial emphasis, dramatic contrast, classic revival, italic expression, didone-like, hairline, vertical stress, calligraphic, crisp.
A sharply contrasted italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and extremely fine hairlines against dark, sculpted thick strokes. Serifs are crisp and delicate, with a generally unbracketed feel, while joins and terminals taper to needle-like points. The italic construction shows a lively, calligraphic rhythm: sweeping entry strokes, angled stems, and occasional curled or hooked terminals (notably in lowercase). Proportions lean narrow and tall, with a relatively small x-height and long ascenders/descenders that create an airy, high-fashion texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, deck type, pull quotes, and branding where high contrast and elegant italics are an asset. It also fits invitations and luxury packaging applications, especially at sizes where hairlines remain clear. For extended small-size reading, its fine details and short x-height suggest using it more selectively or at larger text sizes.
The overall tone is poised and luxurious, with a polished, boutique sensibility. Its razor-thin details and dramatic stroke modulation give it a high-end, editorial voice that feels formal, stylish, and slightly theatrical.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast italic with a classic, Didone-inspired structure and an expressive calligraphic flow. It prioritizes sophistication and visual drama through extreme modulation, sharp finishing, and a narrow, elevated rhythm.
In the sample text, the strong thick–thin pattern produces striking word shapes, while the very fine connecting strokes and hairline serifs make spacing and line breaks visually prominent. Numerals and capitals read as display-leaning due to their delicate finishing and narrow, upright stress, while the lowercase provides the most expressive movement through its italic curves and swashes.