Serif Contrasted Hano 16 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, display elegance, editorial impact, luxury branding, dramatic emphasis, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif italic with pronounced vertical stress and razor-thin hairlines. The letterforms are sharply tapered, with long, elegant entry and exit strokes and fine, crisp serifs that read as largely unbracketed. Curves are smooth and taut, counters are relatively open for the style, and the overall rhythm is fast and slanted, giving the text a fluid, forward motion. Uppercase forms feel stately and sculpted, while the lowercase shows expressive italic construction with a single-storey a and g and compact, refined detailing.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and brand marks where contrast and italic energy can be showcased. It fits fashion and lifestyle editorial design, luxury branding, premium packaging, and event or cultural promotions that benefit from a refined, dramatic typographic accent.
The font conveys a polished, high-end tone with a distinctly editorial glamour. Its stark contrast and sweeping italic movement suggest sophistication and drama, balancing classic refinement with a fashion-forward edge.
Designed to deliver a modern take on high-contrast serif elegance in an italic voice, prioritizing visual drama and crisp refinement. The intent appears centered on display-led typography that feels luxurious and editorial, with careful control of hairlines and tapering to maximize sparkle and sophistication.
In the sample text, the extreme thin strokes and sharp terminals create striking sparkle at display sizes, while tight joins and delicate details can become visually fragile as size decreases. Numerals and capitals share the same theatrical contrast, reinforcing a cohesive, formal headline voice.