Serif Contrasted Byra 2 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, packaging, elegant, refined, airy, luxury display, editorial impact, modern classic, premium branding, didone-like, hairline, vertical stress, sharp serifs, crisp.
A delicate serif with extreme thick–thin modulation and pronounced vertical stress. Stems are needle-thin and straight, while curved bowls swell slightly before tapering into hairlines, creating a crisp, high-fashion rhythm. Serifs are small, sharp, and minimally bracketed, with fine entry/exit strokes and pointed terminals on several forms. Proportions are narrow and tall, with generous internal white space; numerals and capitals keep a statuesque, display-oriented presence, and the italic is not shown in the samples.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, luxury product packaging, invitations, and high-end marketing materials. It also works for short pull quotes or title treatments where its contrast and fine detailing can remain clear.
The overall tone is luxurious and poised, evoking couture, glossy magazines, and premium packaging. Its airy hairlines and disciplined verticality feel refined and formal rather than friendly or rustic, with a cool, modern polish that reads as upscale.
The design intent appears focused on an elegant, contemporary interpretation of classic high-contrast serif models, optimized for striking, upscale display use. Its narrow, towering proportions and hairline finishing aim to deliver sophistication and visual drama without ornamentation.
At larger sizes the hairline details and sharp terminals become a defining feature, while at smaller sizes the extreme contrast suggests a need for ample size and comfortable spacing. The letterforms show a consistent, controlled construction, with distinctive tapered joins and a calligraphic sharpness in characters like J, Q, and y.