Serif Contrasted Sima 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boutique' by Milieu Grotesque (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, elegance, drama, editorial voice, premium branding, expressive italic, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, refined, calligraphic.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced vertical stress, razor-thin hairlines, and strong thick-to-thin transitions. Serifs are sharp and delicate, often ending in fine wedges, while curves and joins show a calligraphic logic with tapered entries and exits. Proportions run on the wider side with a lively, slightly variable rhythm across letters; counters are generous, and the overall texture alternates between bold stems and near-hairline connectors. The italic construction is evident in the forward lean, angled terminals, and flowing shapes in letters like a, e, f, and y, while figures and capitals maintain the same crisp contrast and elegant tapering.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, posters, and editorial pull quotes. It can also work for short passages or lead-ins where an elegant, high-contrast italic voice is desired and the size allows the fine hairlines to remain clear.
The font conveys an upscale, editorial tone—polished and dramatic, with a runway-like sophistication. Its sharp hairlines and sweeping italics feel expressive and stylish, leaning toward classic luxury rather than casual friendliness.
Designed to deliver a glamorous, high-fashion italic serif voice with maximum contrast and crisp finishing. The goal appears to be visual elegance and expressive movement, prioritizing refinement and drama for editorial and brand-forward typography.
At larger sizes the hairlines read as precise and airy, giving the type a sparkling, high-end finish; in denser text the strong contrast creates a pronounced rhythm and a sense of movement. The numerals echo the same italic energy, with elegant curves and fine finishing strokes that match the capitals’ refined presence.