Serif Contrasted Ibnu 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, luxury tone, display drama, elegant branding, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, sculpted, sharp terminals.
A condensed display serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strongly vertical rhythm. Stems are dark and straight while cross-strokes and serifs collapse to fine hairlines, creating a crisp, high-contrast texture. Serifs are small and sharp with minimal bracketing, and many joins resolve into tapered, blade-like terminals. Curves are narrow and controlled (notably in C, G, S, and the numerals), with tight apertures and a compact, upright stance that keeps lines looking tall and elegant.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, magazine and lookbook typography, brand marks, and upscale packaging where contrast and elegance are desired. It performs particularly well at larger sizes in short bursts of text, where the hairlines and sharp serifs can be appreciated without visual noise.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, combining runway-style sophistication with a slightly severe, poster-like punch. Its narrow proportions and stark contrast read as premium and attention-grabbing, with a refined, modernized nod to classic Didone glamour.
The design appears aimed at delivering a condensed, high-fashion serif voice with maximal contrast and a clean vertical cadence. It prioritizes striking editorial presence and refined detail over neutrality, giving designers a dramatic option for premium display typography.
In text settings the dense vertical pattern produces strong word silhouettes and a striking black-and-white sparkle, especially around punctuation and the fine serifs. The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with dramatic curves and delicate hairline details that reinforce the display character.