Serif Contrasted Ebpi 2 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book titles, packaging, invitations, elegant, editorial, classic, refined, literary, engraved feel, premium tone, distinctive serif, editorial elegance, hairline, delicate, high-waist, crisp, calligraphic.
A delicate serif with tall capitals and a relatively short x-height, built from slender stems and fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and lightly bracketed to unbracketed in feel, with crisp terminals and a controlled, upright stance. Curves show a vertical-stress logic, and several letters feature subtle internal contour/inline detailing that reads like a double-stroke, giving bowls and verticals a layered, engraved look. Spacing is open and the overall rhythm is airy, with narrow joins and thin cross-strokes that emphasize finesse over mass.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine features, and book or chapter titles where its fine strokes and ornate inner detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for premium packaging and formal stationery when set with ample size and spacing; for long passages, larger text sizes and relaxed line spacing will help preserve legibility.
The tone is refined and classical, with an editorial, bookish poise. The inline-like detailing adds a cultured, slightly ornamental flavor reminiscent of engraved titling, making it feel more bespoke and formal than a plain text face.
Designed to deliver a classical serif voice with a distinctive engraved/inline character, balancing editorial readability with a touch of ornament. The intent appears to be a refined display-capable text serif that stands out through delicate contrast and signature interior detailing.
In the samples, the thin horizontals and hairline details remain visible but demand generous sizes and comfortable leading for clarity. The distinctive inner contour treatment becomes a primary identifying feature, especially in rounds (O/Q) and in letters with large bowls, lending a subtle decorative shimmer without becoming fully display-only.