Serif Contrasted Ipvi 7 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif features pronounced thick–thin modulation with vertical stress and very fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate with minimal bracketing, giving strokes a crisp, cut-in appearance at joins and terminals. Proportions feel open and generous in width, with steady spacing and a clear, traditional rhythm; round letters show smooth ovals, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) resolve into needle-like joins. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing sturdy main stems with light, tapered details for a cohesive text-and-display texture.
Best suited to editorial headlines, magazine typography, book covers, and brand identities where a refined high-contrast serif can carry strong hierarchy. It can also work for elegant packaging and pull quotes, especially at larger sizes where the hairline details have room to breathe.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, with a sense of luxury and formality driven by the extreme contrast and fine detailing. It reads as classic and authoritative, with a slightly dramatic, fashion-forward edge in larger sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern interpretation of a classic high-contrast serif for sophisticated display use, balancing traditional proportions with crisp, contemporary hairline execution.
In the text sample, the hairlines and joins become a defining feature, creating a sparkling texture and strong hierarchy, especially in capitals. The design maintains consistent contrast and serif treatment across upper- and lowercase, with a clear distinction between robust verticals and filament-thin connecting strokes.