Serif Contrasted Ipsy 2 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, fashion, refined, dramatic, editorial display, luxury branding, modern classic, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, airy.
A sharply contrasted serif with prominent vertical stress, thick main stems, and extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are delicate and mostly unbracketed, producing crisp joins and pointed, precise terminals. Proportions feel open and slightly expansive, with generous counters and an elegant rhythm in text. The uppercase is stately and sculptural, while the lowercase maintains clarity through compact joins and thin connecting strokes, giving an overall airy, high-definition texture.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, magazine covers and layouts, brand marks, premium packaging, and high-end promotional materials. It can also work for short pull quotes or section titles where a light, elegant page color and dramatic contrast are desirable.
The tone is polished and dramatic, with a distinctly editorial elegance that reads as premium and style-forward. Its razor-thin details and strong thick–thin swing create a sense of sophistication and ceremony rather than warmth or casualness.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion Didone-like impression: maximum contrast, crisp hairlines, and a poised upright stance that prioritizes elegance and impact in display typography.
In the sample text, the hairline links and serifs noticeably lighten the page color, especially around diagonals and interior joins, emphasizing a refined sparkle. Curves and bowls are smooth and controlled, and the figures follow the same high-contrast logic, lending a consistent, fashion-magazine character across letters and numerals.