Serif Contrasted Apgu 2 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, magazine, posters, luxury, dramatic, refined, elegant display, editorial impact, luxury branding, modern classic, hairline, didone, vertical stress, sharp serifs, crisp terminals.
A tall, tightly set serif with pronounced vertical emphasis and extreme thick–thin modulation. Strokes alternate between sturdy vertical stems and whisper-thin hairlines, with crisp, unbracketed serifs and sharp, clean terminals. Counters are compact and the overall rhythm is narrow and columnar, creating a sleek texture with prominent contrast-driven sparkle in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion branding, lookbooks, posters, and pull quotes where the high-contrast detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for short subheads or titling in refined layouts, especially with generous spacing and ample size to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The font conveys a polished, high-end tone with a theatrical edge—elegant and poised, yet intentionally striking. Its razor-thin details and elongated proportions read as fashion-forward and editorial, projecting sophistication and a sense of luxury.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic high-contrast serif voice in a modern, condensed silhouette—prioritizing elegance, verticality, and visual drama for attention-grabbing editorial and branding applications.
In the samples, the hairlines become a defining visual feature, giving punctuation and joins a delicate, glassy look while the heavier verticals maintain structure. The narrow set and strong contrast create a distinctive pattern at larger sizes, where the fine details and vertical stress are most apparent.