Serif Contrasted Hore 4 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, display typography, magazine covers, fashion branding, luxury packaging, fashion, editorial, luxury, elegant, dramatic, editorial voice, luxury appeal, expressive italic, display impact, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, refined, crisp.
A refined italic serif with dramatic thick–thin modulation and strong vertical stress. The design combines crisp, needle-like hairlines with fuller main strokes, producing a sharp, glossy texture in display sizes. Serifs are delicate and tapering, often resolving into fine points, while joins and terminals show a calligraphic sensibility. Proportions feel slightly condensed and lively, with italic rhythm and carefully controlled spacing that keeps the overall color even despite the extreme contrast.
Best used for headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and logo-like wordmarks where its hairline detailing can remain crisp. It excels in fashion and lifestyle editorial design, luxury branding, cosmetics and fragrance packaging, and event or hospitality materials that benefit from an elegant, dramatic voice.
The tone is polished and high-fashion, projecting sophistication and a sense of curated luxury. Its sweeping italics and razor-fine details read as expressive and theatrical, suited to premium, style-forward communication rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-contrast italic with a classic editorial foundation, prioritizing elegance, motion, and sharp detail. It aims to provide a striking display presence with a refined, premium finish.
The numerals mirror the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and thin entry strokes; the ‘8’ and ‘9’ show particularly fluid modulation. Uppercase forms feel poised and formal, while the lowercase introduces more movement through long, tapering terminals and energetic diagonals, creating a distinctly editorial cadence.