Serif Contrasted Rive 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and sharply tapered hairlines. Strokes transition quickly from thick to thin, with crisp, pointed serifs and delicate entry/exit terminals that feel calligraphic rather than mechanical. Proportions are sleek and slightly narrow in many forms, with lively curves and a forward-leaning rhythm; the lowercase shows compact counters and carefully controlled joins that keep the texture smooth at display sizes. Numerals follow the same contrast and slanted construction, reading as graceful and stylish rather than utilitarian.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, lookbooks, brand marks, packaging, and elegant event materials where large sizes can showcase the hairline detailing. It also works well for short, high-impact text like pull quotes and chapter openers where a refined, high-contrast voice is desired.
The overall tone is polished and aspirational, evoking fashion magazines, luxury branding, and high-end editorial layouts. Its dramatic contrast and sharp detailing give it a confident, theatrical presence, while the italic movement adds sophistication and a sense of motion.
The font appears designed to deliver a modern, fashion-forward italic with classic high-contrast serif cues, prioritizing elegance and drama over neutrality. Its sharp serifs, vertical stress, and sleek proportions suggest an intention to perform as a statement face in sophisticated layouts.
The design relies on very fine hairlines and small details (notably in terminals and serifs), which can appear especially delicate at smaller sizes or in low-resolution contexts. In larger settings, the contrast creates a striking black-and-white pattern and a distinctly elegant typographic color.