Serif Contrasted Kude 2 is a very light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazine display, fashion branding, luxury packaging, headlines, invitations, elegant, editorial, refined, fashion, classical, luxury tone, editorial voice, display impact, classic revival, hairline, didone, vertical stress, sharp serifs, long ascenders.
A delicate serif with extreme thick–thin modulation and a pronounced vertical stress. Strokes alternate between strong verticals and hairline horizontals, with crisp, sharply cut serifs and little visible bracketing. Proportions feel generously spaced and slightly expansive, with tall capitals and long ascenders/descenders that create an airy texture in text. Curves are smooth and controlled, and details like terminals and joins stay clean and precise, emphasizing a polished, high-end finish.
Best suited to large sizes where the hairline features and high contrast can remain clear—such as magazine headlines, mastheads, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and elegant invitations. It can work for short editorial pull quotes or titling, especially with ample spacing and high-quality output.
The overall tone is poised and luxurious, evoking classic print sophistication and modern fashion sensibilities. Its fine hairlines and crisp detailing give it a formal, premium voice that reads as curated and upscale rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast serif typography, prioritizing elegance and visual drama. Its spacious proportions and crisp hairlines suggest a focus on sophisticated display use and refined editorial presentation.
In running text, the thin horizontals and delicate serifs create a bright page color and a shimmering rhythm, while the sturdier verticals maintain structure. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same refined contrast and sharp finishing, supporting display settings where detail can be appreciated.