Serif Contrasted Jone 2 is a light, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classical, airy, editorial refinement, classic elegance, text rhythm, formal voice, high-style display, hairline serifs, vertical stress, open counters, flared terminals, calligraphic inflection.
This typeface is a delicate serif with pronounced vertical stress and crisp hairline finishing. Strokes taper into fine, pointed serifs and subtle flares, giving outlines a sharpened, calligraphic edge rather than blunt endings. Curves are generous and open, with smooth, rounded bowls (notably in O/C and the lowercase a/e/o) contrasted by thin horizontal strokes and light joinery. Spacing feels relaxed and the overall color is light, while small details—like the angled entry strokes and tapered cross-strokes—add rhythmic sparkle in text.
It suits editorial settings where a light, elegant serif is desired—book and magazine typography, pull quotes, and refined headlines. The airy construction and sharp finishing details also make it a good fit for invitations, cultural branding, and other applications that benefit from a classic, polished voice at comfortable text or display sizes.
The tone is refined and literary, with an airy, cultured presence that suggests classic book typography and editorial polish. Its sharp serifs and gentle curvature convey sophistication and a slightly theatrical elegance, reading as formal without becoming stiff.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-style serif texture with crisp hairline detailing and a graceful reading rhythm. Its combination of open forms and sharp terminals suggests a focus on elegance and typographic refinement for editorial and formal communication.
Uppercase forms show a mix of broad, rounded shapes and wedge-like detailing, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation and a steady, readable rhythm. Numerals are similarly light and curvilinear, with thin joints and pronounced contrast between verticals and horizontals that reinforces the font’s graceful, high-style character.