Serif Contrasted Mure 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and sharp hairline terminals. Strokes transition quickly from thick stems to very thin connecting lines, creating a bright, crisp rhythm in text. Serifs are fine and clean with minimal bracketing, and curves are drawn with a polished, sculptural feel. Proportions are fairly traditional: capitals read stately and upright, while the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with compact, controlled apertures and lively ascenders and descenders.
This style performs best in editorial environments such as magazine titles, feature headings, and pull quotes, as well as book covers and premium brand identities. It can also suit formal stationery and invitations where sharp contrast and elegant detail are desirable, particularly at larger sizes where the hairlines have room to breathe.
The overall tone is elegant and editorial, with a fashion-like sharpness and a classic bookish authority. Its dramatic contrast and refined detailing give it a premium, formal voice that feels suited to sophisticated settings rather than casual utility.
The design appears intended to evoke modernized Didone-style refinement: crisp hairlines, strong vertical emphasis, and controlled proportions that deliver a poised, high-end impression. It prioritizes visual sophistication and typographic sparkle in display and editorial contexts.
In the sample text, the thin hairlines and delicate serifs create strong sparkle and a refined texture, especially at larger sizes. The numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, mixing sturdy verticals with very light curves and terminals, which reinforces the font’s polished, display-forward personality.