Serif Contrasted Ibna 2 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, luxury, editorial, fashion, dramatic, refined, luxury voice, editorial impact, modern elegance, headline clarity, hairline, didone, vertical stress, sharp, crisp.
A refined modern serif with extreme stroke modulation: robust vertical stems paired with very thin hairlines and delicate, unbracketed serifs. The letterforms are upright with a distinctly vertical stress, crisp terminals, and tightly controlled joins that keep the shapes clean despite the fragility of the thin strokes. Proportions read compact and elegant, with a consistent rhythm across capitals and lowercase; round forms (like O and 0) are smooth and symmetrical, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are razor-thin where they taper. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, giving figures a dressy, display-forward presence.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, deck copy, and pull quotes where the fine hairlines can remain intact. It fits premium branding, fashion and beauty identities, fragrance and cosmetics packaging, and high-end editorial layouts where sharp contrast and a refined silhouette are desired.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, projecting a sense of luxury and editorial sophistication. Its dramatic contrast and sharp detailing evoke fashion mastheads, beauty packaging, and classic magazine typography, with an airy, elegant sparkle at larger sizes.
This design appears intended to deliver a modern, couture-flavored serif voice: maximum elegance through strong verticals, minimal serif bracketing, and precise hairlines that create a dramatic, polished page presence.
In text settings the hairlines become a prominent stylistic feature, creating bright highlights and a delicate texture that rewards generous sizing and spacing. Curves and transitions are handled with a sleek, contemporary smoothness, while the serifs and terminals stay crisp rather than calligraphic.