Serif Contrasted Igku 2 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, luxury, dramatic, refined, display impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, brand sophistication, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, high-waisted.
A sharply contrasted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and delicate hairline serifs. The letterforms are compact and tall, with a crisp vertical rhythm and strong vertical stems that create a confident typographic “stripe.” Serifs are fine and pointed with little visible bracketing, and curves transition quickly into thin connections, giving counters a sculpted, high-waisted feel. In text, the font maintains a consistent, taut cadence, with occasional width variation between glyphs that adds sparkle without breaking the overall narrow silhouette.
Best suited for display settings such as magazine titles, editorial headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and high-impact posters. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes where a refined, dramatic voice is desired, especially with generous spacing and high-quality reproduction.
The overall tone is polished and high-drama, combining elegance with a slightly severe, couture sensibility. Its glittering hairlines and emphatic thick strokes evoke luxury publishing, runway branding, and sophisticated cultural signage rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern high-contrast serif look optimized for striking display typography—prioritizing glamour, precision, and a strong vertical presence over neutral long-form readability.
At larger sizes the hairlines read clean and precise, while at smaller sizes the extreme contrast and tight proportions can make strokes and joins feel more fragile. Numerals and caps carry the same assertive contrast, supporting punchy headlines and premium typographic statements.