Serif Contrasted Iphy 13 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, book titles, luxury branding, elegant, classic, refined, dramatic, refinement, prestige, display impact, editorial clarity, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with razor-thin hairlines and firm, dark stems that create a crisp black-and-white rhythm. Serifs are fine and sharp with minimal bracketing, and curves show a clear vertical stress. Capitals feel stately and controlled, while lowercase proportions are traditional with a moderate x-height and compact joins. Numerals and punctuation keep the same delicate hairline treatment, giving the design a polished, etched appearance.
Best suited to display and larger text—headlines, pull quotes, magazine layouts, and book or chapter titles—where the contrast and hairlines can render cleanly. It can also support refined brand work (beauty, fashion, cultural institutions) when used with generous spacing and careful size choices.
The overall tone is formal and poised, with a distinctly luxurious, editorial feel. Strong contrast and sharp finishing details lend it a dramatic, high-fashion voice while still reading as classic and literary.
The letterforms appear designed to evoke a modernized classic: precise, high-contrast shapes with minimal serif bracketing for a crisp, contemporary finish. The intent is to deliver sophistication and impact through dramatic stroke contrast and controlled, traditional proportions.
The design’s thin horizontals and light serifs make spacing and line breaks visually prominent, especially at text sizes, while the heavier verticals maintain structure. Wide curves in letters like C, G, O, and Q emphasize the refined stress pattern and contribute to an airy, high-end texture.