Serif Contrasted Ofju 10 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine titles, posters, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, elegant, dramatic, luxurious, attention grabbing, luxury tone, editorial impact, stylized elegance, didone, calligraphic, swashy, hairline serifs, vertical stress.
This typeface is a sharply slanted serif with extreme thick–thin modulation and a pronounced vertical stress. Heavy, tapered main strokes contrast with needle-fine hairlines and crisp, unbracketed serifs, creating a chiseled, high-gloss silhouette. Many glyphs show calligraphic cues—thin entry/exit strokes and occasional flourish-like terminals—while counters remain relatively compact, helping the dark strokes read as sculptural shapes. Overall rhythm is lively and slightly irregular in width, with a display-oriented emphasis on contrast and gesture rather than even text color.
Best suited for display settings where its contrast and italic movement can shine—magazine and fashion headlines, mastheads, posters, and high-end branding or packaging. It can work for short pulls or prominent subheads, but the fine hairlines suggest avoiding very small sizes or visually noisy backgrounds.
The font conveys a polished, runway-editorial mood: refined, dramatic, and attention-seeking. Its sharp contrast and italic swing give it a sense of speed and glamour, while the delicate hairlines add a luxurious, high-end tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-fashion Didone impression with added calligraphic flair, prioritizing drama and elegance over neutral readability. Its forms aim to create distinctive, memorable wordmarks and headline typography with a premium feel.
The sample text shows striking word-shape variation and strong emphasis on diagonals, producing a dynamic texture that rewards generous tracking and larger sizes. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, stylized approach, with thin decorative strokes that feel more display than utilitarian.