Serif Contrasted Pura 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, fashion, luxury, editorial, dramatic, refined, display focus, elegant italic, editorial impact, luxury voice, didone-like, hairline, sharp, sleek, elegant.
A high-contrast serif italic with long, tapering hairlines and weight concentrated in firm main strokes. Serifs are crisp and finely cut, with a generally vertical stress and a glossy, polished rhythm across lines. The italic slant is pronounced and consistent, with narrow joins and pointed terminals that give letters a fast, calligraphic snap without becoming overly ornate. Proportions feel slightly condensed in places, with a lively width variability between glyphs that enhances the display character.
Best suited to editorial headlines, magazine titling, and large-scale statements where contrast and italic energy can be appreciated. It can work well for luxury branding and packaging systems that need a refined, high-impact voice, particularly when paired with a calmer roman or a low-contrast text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is sophisticated and high-end, pairing elegance with a touch of drama. Its sharp contrast and steep italic angle evoke fashion, publishing, and classic formal typography, reading as confident and refined rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, fashion-forward interpretation of a classic high-contrast serif italic—prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and visual punch for display typography rather than utilitarian text setting.
The sample text shows strong word-shape definition and a distinctive sparkle from the hairlines, especially in diagonals and curved letters. At smaller sizes the thinnest strokes may visually recede, while at larger sizes the refined details and crisp serifs become the main attraction.