Serif Contrasted Alme 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arshila' by Bykineks (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, luxury branding, posters, packaging, luxury, editorial, fashion, dramatic, refined, editorial emphasis, luxury signaling, display elegance, dramatic contrast, hairline, calligraphic, upright stress, crisp, elegant.
A refined italic serif with extreme thick–thin modulation and crisp, needle-like hairlines. The design leans on vertical stress and sharp triangular serifs, with long, clean entry and exit strokes that give the letterforms a flowing, calligraphic rhythm. Capitals are tall and poised with generous inner whitespace, while lowercase forms are compact and controlled, keeping a steady baseline and a smooth, continuous slant. Numerals echo the same high-contrast construction, pairing sturdy main strokes with delicate terminals and occasional flourish.
This face excels in headlines, mastheads, pull quotes, and short editorial settings where its contrast and italic motion can read as intentional style. It’s well suited to luxury branding, beauty and fashion collateral, premium packaging, and large-format display work where hairlines can remain crisp.
The overall tone is high-end and theatrical: polished, fashion-forward, and decidedly premium. Its sharp hairlines and sweeping italic movement suggest sophistication and drama rather than warmth, making it feel confident and display-oriented.
The design appears intended as a contemporary high-fashion italic serif that foregrounds contrast, sharpness, and movement. Its goal is to deliver a glamorous, editorial voice with strong visual hierarchy and a distinctly refined silhouette.
The most delicate strokes get extremely thin, so the texture depends heavily on clean reproduction and sufficient size. The italic angle is consistent across cases, creating a cohesive, fast-moving line without becoming overly cursive.