Serif Contrasted Kubu 9 is a very light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, invitations, luxury, editorial, fashion, classical, refined, premium feel, display impact, editorial voice, elegant contrast, modern classic, hairline, didone-like, crisp, formal, elegant.
A refined display serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and extremely delicate hairlines. The construction is upright with vertical stress and a crisp, chiseled feel, using sharp, unbracketed serifs and tapered terminals that keep the outlines clean and precise. Proportions run on the wider side, with generous interior counters and ample spacing that emphasizes the airy stroke rhythm. Curves (C, G, O, Q) are smooth and controlled, while joins and apexes (A, V, W) are pointed and taut, reinforcing a high-fashion, high-contrast texture in text.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short passages where its fine details can be appreciated—such as fashion/editorial layouts, luxury branding, cosmetics and fragrance packaging, and formal event materials. It can also work for pull quotes or high-impact display copy where a polished, premium tone is desired.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, evoking magazine mastheads, luxury packaging, and formal invitations. Its extreme contrast and fine details project sophistication and restraint, with a distinctly editorial, boutique aesthetic.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif voice with a clean, couture-like sharpness—prioritizing elegance, spacing, and dramatic stroke contrast for premium display typography.
In the sample text, the thin horizontals and hairline serifs create a shimmering texture at larger sizes, while the sturdier verticals preserve clarity. Numerals echo the same contrast and elegance, with narrow hairline features that feel consistent with the capitals. The lowercase maintains a calm, readable rhythm, with classic two-storey forms and restrained, delicate finishing strokes.