Serif Contrasted Ofba 1 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, logotypes, posters, elegant, fashion, dramatic, editorial, refined, luxury appeal, editorial impact, classical revival, display clarity, brand authority, didone-like, hairline, vertical stress, crisp, chiseled.
This typeface presents a crisp high-contrast serif construction with strong vertical stress, thick main stems, and very fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and minimally bracketed, creating clean terminal edges and a polished, engraved feel. Proportions run on the wider side with ample internal counters, and curves transition quickly into thin connecting strokes, producing a lively black–white rhythm. The lowercase shows compact, tidy joins and delicate crossbars, while numerals alternate between bold strokes and threadlike links for a distinctly high-fashion silhouette.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion and lifestyle layouts, brand marks, and premium packaging where sharp contrast and fine detail can be appreciated. It can also work for pull quotes and short subheads, especially when printed or rendered at sizes that preserve the hairlines.
The overall tone is luxurious and formal, with a distinctly editorial, runway-ready sheen. Its dramatic contrast and razor-thin details suggest sophistication and exclusivity, making it feel poised, stylish, and slightly theatrical rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classical high-contrast serif letterforms, prioritizing elegance, punchy vertical emphasis, and a glossy editorial voice. Its wide stance and precise serifs aim for high-end impact and visual authority in prominent typographic moments.
In text, the font creates a strong cadence where heavy verticals punctuate lines and hairlines add sparkle, especially at larger sizes. The contrast can make spacing and alignment feel very precise, and the thin strokes benefit from generous reproduction conditions where fine details won’t fill in or break up.