Serif Contrasted Atru 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, posters, branding, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, display, luxury tone, editorial emphasis, space saving, dramatic contrast, condensed, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, sharp terminals.
A sharply slanted serif italic with a markedly condensed stance and strong thick–thin modulation. Stems are dark and blade-like while hairlines and serifs taper to fine points, producing a crisp, high-definition texture. Curves show a pronounced vertical stress and the joins resolve cleanly with minimal bracketing, giving the design an elegant, engraved feel. The lowercase is compact with a straightforward, non-overly-loopy cursive construction; ascenders are tall, and several letters show subtle calligraphic entry/exit strokes that keep the rhythm lively. Numerals follow the same narrow, high-contrast logic, with slender diagonals and thin linking strokes that read best at display sizes.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, luxury packaging, and high-impact poster work. It also works well for short editorial subheads, pull quotes, and titling where a condensed italic can add emphasis without consuming horizontal space.
The overall tone is chic and theatrical—suited to situations where elegance and tension are desirable. Its narrow, high-contrast silhouette conveys sophistication and luxury, with a distinctly editorial, runway sensibility. The italic slant adds motion and attitude, making lines feel fast, stylish, and slightly dramatic.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, condensed italic voice with pronounced contrast for striking, upscale presentation. It prioritizes silhouette, rhythm, and refined detail over utilitarian neutrality, aiming to create instant visual hierarchy and a premium editorial tone.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and column-friendly, creating a dense, vertical cadence in text. The extreme contrast and fine details mean the design’s character comes through most clearly when given room and size, where the hairlines and tapered serifs remain clean and intentional.