Serif Contrasted Rika 7 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, invitations, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, editorial elegance, display impact, premium branding, classic revival, hairline serifs, calligraphic, steep slant, vertical stress, ball terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with a steep, consistent slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The forms show vertical stress with razor-thin hairlines and sharp, unbracketed serifs, while heavier strokes remain smooth and slightly tapered, lending a calligraphic edge. Proportions are elegant and somewhat condensed in many capitals, and the italic construction is lively with sweeping entry strokes, long ascenders, and compact counters that sharpen the overall rhythm. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, with delicate hairline details and curving joins that read as refined rather than geometric.
Well-suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, and high-end packaging where contrast and elegance are central. It also fits formal applications like invitations and event materials, and can be used for short pull quotes or titling where its fine hairlines won’t be lost.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, projecting a fashion-forward, luxury-leaning character. Its crisp hairlines and dramatic contrast evoke editorial sophistication and a sense of ceremony, while the energetic italic flow adds flair and movement.
The font appears designed to deliver a classic high-contrast serif voice in an expressive italic, prioritizing elegance, vertical stress, and sharp detailing for impactful display typography. Its overall construction suggests an aim toward editorial polish and premium branding aesthetics rather than utilitarian text setting.
The design relies on fine details—thin cross-strokes, narrow joins, and pointed terminals—so it reads most confidently at display sizes or in high-quality reproduction. The italic rhythm is strong and continuous across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving text a cohesive, forward-leaning momentum.