Serif Contrasted Apba 14 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, luxury branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, display elegance, editorial impact, luxury tone, vertical emphasis, hairline, vertical stress, needle serifs, tall proportions, sharp terminals.
A tall, condensed serif with extreme stroke contrast and a pronounced vertical stress. Thick stems are paired with very fine hairlines, with crisp, needle-like serifs and minimal bracketing. Curves are taut and elongated, counters are narrow, and the overall rhythm is vertical and airy, giving words a slim silhouette. Numerals and punctuation follow the same fashion-leaning contrast, with elegant, thin joins and delicate terminals.
Best suited to display settings where its contrast and condensed structure can be appreciated—magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty headlines, luxury brand identities, and high-impact posters. It can work for short pull quotes or section openers when set large with thoughtful spacing.
The face projects a polished, high-end tone with a distinctly editorial sensibility. Its sharp contrast and narrow stance create a dramatic, runway-like presence that feels refined and intentional rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a modern high-contrast display serif that prioritizes elegance and verticality. Its narrow build and hairline detailing suggest a focus on sophisticated, attention-grabbing typography for editorial and branding contexts rather than extended small-size reading.
In the text sample, the hairlines become exceptionally delicate at smaller sizes, while the heavy verticals remain dominant, emphasizing a strong light–dark cadence. The condensed proportions tighten spacing visually, which can heighten elegance but also increases the need for careful size and tracking decisions.