Serif Contrasted Gole 12 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Monckeberg' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, elegant, dramatic, refined, luxury tone, editorial impact, dynamic italic, classic revival, hairline, didone-like, pointed, crisp, calligraphic.
A sharply italic serif with dramatic thick–thin modulation and crisp, hairline serifs. The forms show a pronounced rightward slant with vertical-ish stress, giving bowls and stems a sculpted, high-contrast rhythm. Terminals are finely tapered and often pointed, while joins stay clean and minimally bracketed for a polished, contemporary finish. Proportions read slightly expansive, with generous spacing and large, open counters that keep the heavy strokes from feeling dense in display sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, luxury branding, packaging, and poster titles where the contrast and hairlines can render cleanly. It also works well for short, emphatic lines and titling where an elegant italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is luxurious and high-drama, pairing classic fashion-magazine sophistication with a slightly theatrical, contemporary edge. Its razor-thin hairlines and italic momentum convey speed, poise, and confidence—more couture than casual.
The design appears intended as a modern high-contrast italic for statement-making typography, prioritizing sophistication, sharp detail, and a dynamic, editorial cadence over utilitarian text robustness.
In running lines, the italic angle and strong contrast create a lively texture with prominent word shapes and sparkling highlights along the hairlines. Numerals follow the same refined, tapered logic, supporting cohesive typographic palettes for headlines that mix text and figures.