Serif Contrasted Dina 2 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, display, invitations, branding, elegant, airy, refined, literary, classic, luxury feel, editorial tone, formal display, classic revival, high contrast, hairline, didone-like, crisp, delicate, vertical stress.
A delicate serif design built from extremely thin hairlines and slightly stronger verticals, creating a crisp, high-fashion rhythm. Serifs are sharp and fine with minimal bracketing, and curves show a clear vertical stress in round letters. Proportions are relatively narrow with generous internal space, and the overall color on the page is light and sparkling. The lowercase is compact with tidy, looped bowls (notably in a, e, and g), while capitals are tall and formal; figures are similarly slender and linear.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, book covers, cultural or fashion branding, and invitation or event materials where elegance is the primary goal. It can work for short passages at comfortable sizes in print or high-resolution screens, but the very fine details suggest avoiding small sizes or low-contrast reproduction contexts.
The tone is refined and cultured, with a poised, editorial feel that reads as upscale and classical. Its whisper-thin strokes convey sophistication and restraint rather than warmth, suggesting luxury, formality, and a sense of tradition.
The design appears intended to evoke modern-classic sophistication through pronounced contrast, sharp serifs, and a light typographic color. It prioritizes graceful silhouettes and a luxurious, polished impression over ruggedness or utilitarian text performance.
Because the hairlines are so fine, the font’s character is most evident at larger sizes where the contrast and sharp terminals can be appreciated. The italic is not shown; the upright forms shown maintain a consistent, disciplined construction across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.