Serif Contrasted Abvu 9 is a very light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lievin' by Mofr24 (names referenced only for comparison).
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This serif has a delicate, high-contrast build with crisp, hairline serifs and a predominantly vertical stress. Strokes transition sharply from thin connecting lines to fuller verticals, creating a bright, airy texture on the page. The letterforms feel carefully drawn and moderately open, with clean curves in rounds and understated shaping in joins; terminals stay fine and precise rather than blunt. Overall rhythm is even and composed, with enough differentiation between capitals and lowercase to support traditional text setting.
It suits editorial applications where elegance matters—magazine typography, book jackets, and high-end headlines—especially at moderate to larger sizes where the fine detailing can be appreciated. It can also support formal materials such as invitations or premium branding that benefits from a classic, cultivated voice.
The tone is poised and cultivated, evoking bookish, editorial refinement rather than loud display. Its thin details and controlled contrast suggest formality and craft, lending a sense of sophistication and restraint.
The design intention appears to be a modernized classical serif focused on sophistication and typographic polish. By pairing sharp hairlines with controlled proportions and steady rhythm, it aims to deliver an elegant reading and display experience with a distinctly refined character.
In the sample text, the spacing reads calm and measured, with a smooth baseline flow and minimal fuss in the shapes. The numerals appear similarly slender and classic, matching the letters’ refined contrast and giving a cohesive typographic color across mixed content.