Serif Contrasted Apmy 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial headlines, fashion branding, posters, packaging, mastheads, elegant, theatrical, refined, vintage, display impact, luxury tone, vertical elegance, classic revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, tall proportions, crisp terminals, compressed.
A tall, tightly set serif design with pronounced vertical stress and sharp contrast between sturdy stems and fine hairlines. Serifs are crisp and lightly bracketed-to-unbracketed in feel, reading as thin, precise finishing strokes rather than heavy slabs. The proportions are markedly condensed, with narrow counters and a strong vertical rhythm that gives words a columnar texture. Curves are taut and controlled, and the overall drawing favors clean, straight-sided forms with minimal swelling, producing a sleek, poster-like presence at larger sizes.
Best suited to display settings where its narrow, high-contrast forms can create striking vertical rhythm—magazine headlines, mastheads, luxury or fashion branding, posters, and refined packaging. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when given enough size and spacing to preserve the delicate details.
The tone is sophisticated and slightly dramatic, evoking fashion editorial typography and classic display titling. Its compressed silhouettes and razor-thin details add a sense of intensity and formality, with a vintage, high-style flair.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, attention-grabbing display voice through condensed proportions and sharp contrast, prioritizing sophistication and impact over everyday text neutrality.
In the samples, the tight width and high contrast create strong word shapes, but the finest strokes and small interior counters suggest it will look best with generous tracking and comfortable line spacing. Numerals match the condensed, vertical emphasis, reinforcing a consistent, upright texture across mixed content.