Serif Contrasted Habo 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, display elegance, premium tone, editorial emphasis, dramatic contrast, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, sheared, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and extremely fine hairline serifs set against dense main stems. The letterforms are noticeably sheared, with crisp wedge-like terminals and minimal bracketing, creating a sharp, glossy silhouette. Curves are taut and elliptical, counters are relatively narrow, and spacing feels tuned for display rhythm rather than text neutrality. Proportions vary across glyphs, and several forms (notably in the diagonals and rounded letters) show a subtle calligraphic swing that reinforces the italic motion.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and brand marks where large sizes can preserve the delicate hairlines. It works especially well for fashion and lifestyle editorial design, premium packaging, and high-end branding that benefits from a polished, high-contrast italic voice.
The font projects an upscale, editorial voice—poised, glamorous, and intentionally dramatic. Its sheen of thin hairlines and steep contrast reads as sophisticated and fashion-forward, with a classic-but-contemporary edge.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern take on classic high-contrast italics: expressive and luxurious, optimized for impact and elegance in display settings rather than quiet, long-form readability.
Uppercase forms lean stately and sculptural, while the lowercase appears more fluid and stylized, with energetic joins and sharp entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, pairing delicate hairlines with weighty curves for a striking, elegant set.