Serif Contrasted Ildi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, book covers, luxury, classical, formal, dramatic, display impact, editorial polish, luxury tone, classical authority, didone-like, hairline, vertical stress, crisp, refined.
A refined high‑contrast serif with strong vertical stress and crisp, unbracketed hairline serifs. Upright capitals are narrow and stately, with thin connecting strokes and prominent thick stems that create a sharp light–dark rhythm. Curves are clean and controlled, counters feel relatively tight, and terminals are precise rather than calligraphically soft. The lowercase shows a short x-height with tall ascenders and descenders, giving text an elegant, vertical profile; figures and punctuation follow the same engraved, hairline-and-stem logic for a consistent overall texture.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and prominent editorial typography where its contrast and hairlines can be appreciated. It also fits luxury branding, packaging, and book or magazine covers that benefit from a classic, high-end voice. For long passages of small body text, the fine strokes suggest using larger sizes and generous spacing to maintain clarity.
The tone is polished and assertive, evoking fashion and magazine typography as well as traditional bookish formality. Its dramatic contrast and fine details convey luxury and ceremony, reading as more poised than casual. The overall feel is cultured and classic, with a slightly theatrical sharpness in large settings.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-fashion serif voice built around dramatic contrast, precise hairlines, and a tall, dignified silhouette. It prioritizes visual sophistication and impact in display and editorial contexts, while maintaining a disciplined, classic structure.
At display sizes the hairlines and serifs read exceptionally crisp, while in denser text the contrast produces a sparkling texture with noticeable vertical emphasis. The italic is not shown, and the sample demonstrates the roman as a strong headline and pull‑quote voice.