Serif Contrasted Pula 8 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, editorial impact, luxury tone, elegant display, dramatic emphasis, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, ball terminals, high-waist capitals.
This typeface is a right-leaning, high-contrast serif with a crisp, fashion-forward silhouette. It pairs broad, dark main strokes with extremely thin hairlines and sharp, unbracketed serifs, creating a striking light–dark rhythm. The capitals feel tall and elegant with relatively small counters and pointed joins, while the lowercase shows calligraphic modulation, energetic entry/exit strokes, and occasional ball terminals (notably on forms like j and f). Overall spacing reads on the tight-to-normal side in text, with pronounced stroke contrast making internal whitespace and apertures feel delicate.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, and brand marks where the contrast and hairlines can be appreciated. It can also work for short-form packaging and advertising copy when sizes and printing conditions preserve the fine details.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, with a strong association to editorial typography and luxury branding. Its razor-thin details and theatrical contrast give it a refined, high-end voice that feels more runway and magazine than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-contrast italic voice for premium, editorial-forward typography. Its sharp serifs, vertical stress, and refined proportions prioritize style and impact over rugged versatility.
The italic construction is expressive, with sweeping curves and tapered terminals that add movement in longer lines. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with slender linking strokes and prominent thick curves, giving figures a display-oriented presence.