Serif Contrasted Ipju 3 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and razor-thin hairlines set against fuller main strokes. Serifs read as sharp, finely tapered terminals rather than heavy brackets, giving the outlines a crisp, engraved feel. The italic is lively and moderately slanted, with flowing joins and a rhythmic, calligraphic modulation across bowls and stems. Proportions are classical and slightly condensed in many capitals, while lowercase forms keep a balanced x-height and an overall airy color on the page.
Best suited for display work such as magazine headlines, book and album covers, pull quotes, and luxury brand titling where contrast and italic motion can be appreciated. It can also work for short passages in high-quality print or large-size digital settings, especially when paired with a calmer companion for body text.
The tone is polished and upscale, leaning toward classic luxury and literary sophistication. Its dramatic contrast and poised italic movement suggest formality and craft, with a quiet theatricality suited to premium branding and refined storytelling.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast italic letterforms: sharp, bright, and articulate, prioritizing elegance and expressive rhythm over utilitarian neutrality.
At larger sizes the hairlines and sharp serifs become a defining feature, creating sparkle and a refined texture. Numerals and capitals present a stately presence, while the lowercase maintains legibility through clear counters and consistent stress, reinforcing an editorial, print-forward character.