Serif Contrasted Ippe 3 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, packaging, luxury, fashion, classical, dramatic, elegance, prestige, editorial voice, display impact, classic revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, refined, calligraphic.
This typeface is a sharp, high-contrast serif with vertical stress and extremely thin hairlines that snap into pronounced thick stems. Serifs are delicate and precise, with a mostly unbracketed feel and tapered terminals that create a clean, cut-paper edge. The proportions read contemporary-classical: capitals are tall and poised, rounds are controlled and slightly condensed in feeling, and counters stay open despite the contrast. Lowercase shows a distinctly editorial rhythm, with a two-storey “a” and “g,” narrow joins, and elegant entry/exit strokes that keep the texture lively at display sizes. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, with sculpted curves and fine finishing strokes that emphasize a refined, couture-like silhouette.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, mastheads, and brand marks where its hairline detail can be appreciated. It also works well for premium packaging and beauty/fashion identities, and for elegant invitations or cultural posters when printed or rendered at sufficiently large sizes.
The overall tone is sophisticated and dramatic, evoking fashion publishing, art-direction-led branding, and high-end packaging. Its crisp hairlines and sculptural thick–thin transitions communicate precision, exclusivity, and a polished, gallery-grade seriousness rather than warmth or casualness.
The design intent appears to be a modern take on classic high-contrast book and fashion serifs: maximize elegance through extreme thick–thin modulation, keep letterforms crisp and controlled, and deliver a strong editorial presence with a refined, contemporary finish.
In text settings the font produces a shimmering, high-fashion color: thick verticals create strong rhythm while hairlines nearly disappear, making spacing and background contrast especially noticeable. Curved letters (like C, G, O, Q) emphasize the vertical stress, and several glyphs use tapered, calligraphic terminals that add motion without becoming ornate.