Serif Contrasted Ribo 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and razor-thin hairlines. Stems and main curves are strongly emphasized against delicate connecting strokes, creating a bright, sparkling texture in text. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered, and many terminals finish in pointed, slightly calligraphic flicks. The italic construction is assertive, with lively entry/exit strokes and a slightly variable rhythm that gives lines a flowing, editorial feel.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, book or journal titling, and brand marks where an elegant, high-contrast italic is desired. It can also work for short-form editorial copy at comfortable sizes and with enough line spacing to preserve its fine details.
The overall tone is sophisticated and dramatic, with a distinctly upscale, fashion and publishing sensibility. Its crisp hairlines and steep contrast read as luxurious and formal, while the energetic italic movement adds flair and expressiveness.
The design appears intended to evoke classic, high-style italic letterforms with modern sharpness—prioritizing elegance, contrast, and motion for impactful typographic statements rather than rugged everyday text use.
In the sample text, the thins become very delicate at smaller sizes, so the face visually rewards generous sizing and clean reproduction. Figures follow the same high-contrast, italic logic, with elegant curves and thin joins that harmonize with the letters.