Serif Contrasted Ibfe 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A sharply condensed serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and a vertical, columnar rhythm. Strokes resolve into very fine hairlines, while the main stems stay firm and dark, producing a crisp, high-definition texture. Serifs are small and neat with minimal bracketing, and curves feel taut and controlled, giving rounds and bowls a narrow, upright profile. The overall spacing and proportions emphasize height and tension, creating an airy, high-contrast sparkle in text while keeping a disciplined, consistent silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, magazine titles, fashion and lifestyle layouts, and brand marks that benefit from a narrow footprint and striking contrast. It can add upscale character to pull quotes and short subheads, particularly at larger sizes where the hairlines have room to breathe.
The tone is polished and fashion-forward, with a cool, dramatic elegance typical of luxury editorial typography. Its tall, slender forms read as formal and self-possessed, projecting sophistication and a slightly theatrical emphasis.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary Didone-like glamour in a space-saving, condensed format, balancing razor-thin details with strong vertical stems for impactful display typography.
In the samples, the extreme contrast and condensed fit create a distinctive vertical cadence, especially in capitals and numerals. The figures appear similarly narrow and refined, aligning well with the letterforms for display settings where a sleek, elongated look is desired.