Serif Contrasted Ibvu 10 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, packaging, branding, dramatic, editorial, theatrical, luxurious, assertive, impact, elegance, condensed fit, headline focus, editorial style, condensed, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, angular curves.
A condensed serif italic with a steep forward slant and strongly upright, vertical-stress construction. Strokes show pronounced contrast, pairing weighty main stems with very fine hairlines and crisp, minimally bracketed serifs. Counters are narrow and tall, with elongated proportions and tightly controlled spacing that create a fast, vertical rhythm. Curves and joins feel taut and slightly angular, giving the letterforms a sharp, chiseled silhouette that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best used for headlines and short, prominent text where its condensed rhythm and sharp contrast can read cleanly—magazine covers, fashion/editorial layouts, posters, and branding. It can also work for packaging and label-style typography where a premium, high-impact voice is needed, but is less suited to extended body copy at small sizes.
The tone is dramatic and fashion-forward, combining elegance with a sense of speed and impact. Its narrow, high-tension forms read as confident and theatrical, suited to attention-grabbing statements rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact italic voice with refined serif detailing and strong vertical momentum. It prioritizes striking silhouette, tight economy of space, and a polished editorial feel over low-key readability.
The uppercase set emphasizes tall, condensed architecture with prominent verticals, while the lowercase maintains a similarly narrow, upright texture that keeps lines compact. Numerals follow the same condensed, high-contrast logic, reinforcing a cohesive display personality.