Serif Contrasted Puri 15 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion branding, magazine titles, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, elegant display, editorial impact, luxury branding, stylish emphasis, didone-like, hairline, vertical stress, sharp serifs, calligraphic.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and very fine hairlines against strong main strokes. The serifs are sharp and largely unbracketed, with crisp terminals that create a clean, engraved feel rather than a soft, transitional one. Letterforms are narrow-to-moderate in stance but show noticeable optical variety in width across characters, and the italic slant is consistent and elegant. Curves are smooth and taut, with thin joins and delicate cross-strokes (notably in E/F and the numerals), producing a bright, shimmering texture in text.
Best suited to display roles where its hairlines and high contrast can be appreciated: headlines, magazine and editorial titling, luxury branding, invitations, and premium packaging. It can work for short pull quotes or subheads when set with generous size and spacing, but it is most convincing when used to create emphasis rather than long-form texture.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical—more runway and magazine than utilitarian reading. Its contrast and razor-thin details convey sophistication and a sense of ceremony, while the italic motion adds flair and a slightly romantic, display-driven character.
The design appears intended to evoke modern high-fashion serif traditions with a dramatic italic voice, prioritizing elegance, contrast, and visual impact. Its sharp serifs, vertical stress, and refined thin strokes suggest a focus on sophisticated display typography for upscale editorial and branding contexts.
In the sample text, the face builds strong word shapes with pronounced thick–thin rhythm; the hairlines can visually recede at smaller sizes, while larger settings emphasize the refined stroke endings and sharp serif points. Numerals match the italic styling and contrast, giving figures a stylish, editorial presence.