Serif Contrasted Ipze 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, packaging, invitations, editorial, luxury, classical, refined, dramatic, elegant display, editorial impact, premium branding, classic revival, formal tone, hairline serifs, didone-like, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp joins.
A high-contrast serif with strong thick–thin modulation, near-vertical stress, and very fine hairline serifs. Uppercase forms are tall and poised with crisp, sharp terminals and clean, minimally bracketed serifs. Lowercase shows a traditional text structure with a two-storey a and g, narrow joins, and tight, controlled curves; the overall rhythm alternates boldly between thick stems and delicate connecting strokes. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with sculpted bowls and thin entry/exit strokes that read as elegant rather than utilitarian.
Best suited to display typography—magazine titles, large headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and formal invitations—where the hairlines and contrast can be appreciated. It can work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes when set with comfortable size and leading, but its finest details suggest avoiding very small settings or low-resolution reproduction.
The overall tone is polished and fashion-forward, combining classical bookish authority with a distinctly modern, high-end sharpness. Its dramatic contrast and hairline details convey sophistication, ceremony, and a premium editorial feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast serif voice for elegant display composition, prioritizing crisp refinement, strong vertical emphasis, and a luxurious typographic silhouette.
In text, the strong contrast creates a sparkling texture and pronounced vertical rhythm, especially in capitals and around round letters. Spacing appears measured and slightly airy, helping the thin horizontals and serifs stay distinct at display sizes.