Serif Contrasted Biny 10 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
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A slender italic serif with pronounced stroke modulation: strong main stems and very fine hairlines that sharpen into pointed terminals. Serifs are crisp and lightly braced, with a consistent right-leaning rhythm and smooth, calligraphic joins throughout. Proportions skew tall with generous ascenders and descenders, and the lowercase shows a notably modest x-height, producing airy counterforms and a light overall color. Numerals and capitals maintain the same polished contrast and tapered detailing, giving the set a cohesive, high-finesse texture in text.
Best suited to display and larger text where the fine hairlines and tapered terminals can remain clear—such as magazine typography, fashion lookbooks, premium packaging, invitations, and high-end brand identities. It can also work for short-form editorial setting (pull quotes, intros, headlines) where an elegant italic texture is desired.
The tone is cultured and sophisticated, combining classic bookish manners with a distinctly stylish, fashion/editorial edge. Its delicate hairlines and poised slant feel premium and formal, suited to designs that want elegance over robustness.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined italic voice with a classic serif foundation, prioritizing graceful rhythm, sharp contrast, and a sophisticated page presence for premium editorial and branding contexts.
In the sample text, the italic angle and tight, refined detailing create a lively diagonal flow, while the thin horizontals and terminals give a sharp, sparkling presence at larger sizes. Descenders are long and expressive, and the overall spacing reads as measured and controlled, emphasizing a polished, luxury-leaning voice.