Serif Contrasted Ryme 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, posters, branding, editorial, luxury, dramatic, confident, display impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, elegant drama, calligraphic, swashy, sharp, sculptural, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with razor-thin hairlines and substantial, tapered main strokes. The forms lean with a pronounced forward slant and show a calligraphic, chiseled construction—pointed terminals, knife-edge joins, and occasional teardrop-like finishes. Serifs are delicate and sharp, with minimal bracketing, and many letters feature subtly elongated entry/exit strokes that create a lively, sweeping rhythm. Overall proportions feel slightly condensed with dynamic width changes across glyphs, and the numerals echo the same dramatic thick–thin pattern with curled details.
Best suited to headlines, display settings, and brand marks where its contrast and italic motion can be appreciated—fashion/editorial layouts, luxury packaging, campaign posters, and striking pull quotes. It will perform most convincingly at medium to large sizes where the hairlines and sharp serifs remain clear.
The typeface reads as polished and high-fashion, pairing elegance with a bold, attention-grabbing attitude. Its glossy contrast and energetic italics convey luxury, drama, and a sense of bespoke editorial styling rather than understated neutrality.
The design appears intended as a modern, display-forward interpretation of a Didone-inspired italic, emphasizing dramatic contrast, sleek refinement, and expressive, calligraphic detailing for high-impact typography.
In text, the strong diagonal flow and fine hairlines create a bright, shimmering texture with noticeable stroke sparkle. The design includes a few expressive swash-like moments (notably in letters such as J, Q, g, y, and z), which heighten personality and make spacing feel more theatrical at larger sizes.