Serif Contrasted Ilhi 7 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, branding, posters, luxury, editorial, dramatic, classic, display elegance, visual drama, premium tone, editorial impact, brand prestige, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, sharp terminals, crisp.
A sharply contrasted italic serif with a strong vertical stress and extremely fine hairlines against dense main strokes. The letterforms are wide and open, with long, tapering serifs and crisp, knife-like terminals that create a bright, high-fashion sparkle at display sizes. Curves are smooth and taut, with pronounced thick–thin modulation through bowls and diagonals, while the italic slant is assertive and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Overall rhythm is elegant and slightly calligraphic, prioritizing refined silhouettes over robust text-size durability.
Best suited to headlines, magazine spreads, lookbooks, and brand statements where elegance and contrast are assets. It can also work for posters, invitations, and packaging accents, especially when set with generous spacing and supported by clean companion typography.
The tone is polished and luxurious, with a dramatic, couture-like presence that feels at home in high-end editorial settings. Its sharp contrast and sweeping italic movement convey sophistication and a sense of ceremony, leaning more glamorous than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on high-contrast italic serif glamour—maximizing sheen, sharpness, and motion for display typography. It emphasizes refined detail and stylistic drama to create immediate visual hierarchy and a premium feel.
The capitals read as stately and sculptural, while the lowercase introduces more expressive, calligraphic moments (notably in curves and entry/exit strokes). Delicate joins and hairlines suggest best performance at larger sizes or in high-quality printing where fine details can hold.