Serif Contrasted Agse 10 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, packaging, luxury, refined, dramatic, luxury voice, editorial impact, high refinement, display elegance, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, elegant, sculptural.
A sharply contrasted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and delicate hairline terminals. Serifs are fine and crisp, with a largely unbracketed feel that keeps joins clean and precise. The capitals read tall and stately, while the lowercase maintains a moderate, readable x-height and a smooth, calligraphic rhythm. Curves are drawn with high polish—rounds are full and controlled—and several glyphs show distinctive, slightly ornamental details in terminals and tails, giving the design a refined, sculptural finish.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other display settings where contrast and fine detailing can be appreciated. It also fits premium branding and packaging, particularly for beauty, jewelry, hospitality, and cultural institutions. For longer passages, it will favor generous sizes and comfortable spacing to preserve clarity in the thinnest strokes.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, evoking contemporary fashion and magazine typography. Its dramatic contrast and razor-fine detailing convey sophistication and a sense of luxury, while the crisp structure keeps it poised rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion Didone-like voice: maximal contrast, vertical poise, and refined hairlines paired with controlled, readable proportions. Its distinctive terminals suggest an aim to stand out in editorial and brand environments without losing typographic discipline.
In text, the hairlines and thin serifs create a shimmering texture that feels airy at larger sizes, especially in mixed-case settings. The numerals match the display character with elegant contrast and delicate finishing, supporting a cohesive typographic palette for titles and figure-heavy layouts.