Serif Contrasted Vibo 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial headlines, magazine design, luxury branding, posters, book covers, elegant, editorial, classic, dramatic, refined, elegance, headline impact, classic authority, premium feel, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, tight apertures, crisp rhythm.
A high-contrast serif with strong thick-to-thin modulation and a distinctly vertical stress. Serifs are fine and sharp with minimal bracketing, giving strokes a crisp, cut-paper precision and pronounced hairlines. Uppercase forms feel broad and authoritative, while the lowercase keeps a traditional book face structure with a moderate x-height, narrow joins, and compact counters that tighten the overall color. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with sculpted curves and prominent thick stems that read cleanly at display sizes.
This face is well suited to display typography: magazine and newspaper headlines, pull quotes, posters, and cover work where its contrast can be fully appreciated. It also fits luxury and cultural branding—packaging, invitations, and identity systems—when a classic, upscale voice is needed.
The overall tone is polished and formal, balancing classical bookish cues with a fashion-forward sense of drama. Its razor-thin details and steep contrast lend a luxurious, premium feel, while the steady upright posture keeps it composed and editorial rather than playful.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional high-contrast serif for modern editorial use, prioritizing elegance, verticality, and crisp hairlines. Its proportions and disciplined rhythm suggest a focus on authoritative headings and premium branding where refinement and impact are equally important.
In text settings the contrast creates a lively shimmer, especially in dense lines where hairlines and serifs add texture. The design’s sharp terminals and tapered joins emphasize precision, making spacing and line length feel important for best results.