Serif Contrasted Igdi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, luxury branding, posters, elegant, dramatic, refined, display impact, modern elegance, luxury tone, editorial voice, refined contrast, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, delicate joins, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, combining robust vertical stems with extremely fine hairlines and needle-like serifs. Curves are smooth and taut, with crisp, tapered terminals and minimal bracketing, giving the letterforms a clean, incisive finish. Proportions feel slightly condensed in places, while widths vary across the set, producing a lively rhythm in both caps and lowercase. The lowercase shows compact bowls and narrow joins, and the numerals echo the same thick–thin logic with sharp, high-fashion detailing.
This face is best suited to display-led work such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, luxury packaging, and poster typography where its hairlines and contrast can be appreciated. It can also add a refined, high-impact voice to pull quotes, titling, and short editorial subheads set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, projecting a premium, editorial voice. Its razor-thin details and sculpted contrast read as stylish and sophisticated, with a slightly theatrical flair suited to high-impact typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-fashion take on the modern serif: sharp, high-contrast forms that maximize elegance and impact. Its variable letter widths and crisp detailing suggest a focus on expressive headlines and brand-forward typography rather than neutral, utilitarian text.
In text, the strong contrast creates a striking light–dark pattern, and the hairline cross-strokes and serifs become defining features at larger sizes. The design’s crispness and vertical emphasis give it an engraved, couture-like presence, especially in caps and headline settings.