Serif Contrasted Menu 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, packaging, invitations, editorial, luxury, classic, dramatic, refined, elegance, prestige, editorial tone, display impact, classical reference, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, sharp apexes, ball terminals.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Stems are sturdy while horizontals and connecting strokes drop to fine hairlines, giving a crisp, sparkling texture in text. Serifs are delicate and sharp, with largely unbracketed joins and clean, cut terminals; several lowercase forms show subtle ball terminals and teardrop-like finishing. Proportions feel on the narrow-to-moderate side with tall capitals, a normal x-height, and distinctly varied letter widths that create an elegant, rhythmic color across words.
Best suited for display and short-to-medium passages where contrast and refinement are desired—magazine mastheads, editorial headlines, luxury branding, cosmetics/fashion packaging, and formal invitations. It can also work for pull quotes and section openers when paired with ample size and spacing to preserve its fine details.
The overall tone is polished and formal, with a fashion/editorial sophistication. Its dramatic contrast and precise detailing read as upscale and traditional, lending a sense of authority and ceremony. The fine hairlines add a poised, slightly theatrical edge that feels premium rather than rustic.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classical high-contrast serif: elegant, attention-grabbing, and cleanly drawn for sophisticated typography. Its combination of sharp hairlines, vertical emphasis, and tailored proportions suggests a focus on premium editorial and brand-facing applications.
In the text sample, the type shows a lively cadence: wide rounds (like O/Q) sit alongside tighter letters, and the punctuation and numerals carry the same razor-thin hairlines and bold verticals. The lowercase includes several calligraphic cues (notably in letters like a, f, g, and j), which adds personality while staying within a disciplined, upright structure.