Serif Contrasted Apmy 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine titles, posters, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, theatrical, classic, dramatic, space saving, editorial elegance, display impact, luxury feel, condensed, hairline, vertical stress, sharp serifs, crisp terminals.
A highly condensed serif design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strong vertical emphasis. Stems are dark and straight while hairlines are extremely fine, producing crisp interior counters and a taut rhythm in text. Serifs are narrow and sharp with minimal bracketing, and terminals feel clean and controlled rather than calligraphic. Proportions are tall and columnar across capitals and lowercase, with compact sidebearings that keep lines tight and efficient.
This font is well suited to headlines, magazine mastheads, and display lines where condensed width and strong contrast can deliver impact without taking much horizontal space. It can also work for branding and packaging that aims for a refined, editorial look, especially when used with generous tracking and ample size.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, projecting a couture/editorial attitude with a slightly theatrical edge. Its narrow silhouettes and gleaming hairlines give it a refined, high-style presence suited to attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic modern-serif impression in a compressed footprint, prioritizing elegance and contrast for display typography. Its consistent vertical structure and crisp details suggest a focus on creating a strong, stylish voice for titles and short text rather than extended body copy.
In the sample text, the tight width and strong contrast create a distinctive texture that reads best at larger sizes, where the hairlines and serifs can remain clear. Rounded forms like O and Q stay vertically oriented and slim, reinforcing the type’s disciplined, fashion-forward stance.