Serif Contrasted Alhi 2 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A razor-thin, high-fashion serif with dramatic thick–thin modulation and pronounced vertical stress. The design relies on crisp hairline serifs and needle-like joins, with smooth, open curves and generous interior counters. Capitals feel tall and statuesque, while lowercase forms keep a relatively moderate x-height with long, fine ascenders and descenders that add a graceful rhythm. Overall spacing reads light and breathable, with a distinctly drawn, calligraphic logic behind the contrast.
Best suited to large-size applications such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and elegant invitations. It also works for short pull quotes or title treatments where the hairline detailing can be preserved.
The tone is polished and luxurious, projecting a couture, gallery-like sophistication. Its delicacy and sparkle suggest premium branding and refined editorial styling rather than utilitarian text work.
The font appears designed to deliver a modern Didone-inspired glamour: extreme contrast, poised verticals, and pristine hairlines intended to create a premium, editorial signature.
In the samples, the thinnest strokes approach hairline rules, making the font’s character highly dependent on size, resolution, and background contrast. Numerals and capitals carry a display-oriented presence, while the lowercase maintains an elegant, measured cadence in longer lines.