Serif Contrasted Kene 13 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, packaging, posters, luxury, editorial, refined, dramatic, editorial impact, premium branding, elegant display, modern classicism, hairline serifs, vertical stress, didone-like, crisp terminals, sharp apexes.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, combining sturdy main stems with extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with minimal bracketing and a crisp, chiseled feel at joins and terminals. The proportions are elegant and somewhat narrow in places, with open counters and smooth, near-circular bowls (notably in O/Q) balanced by knife-like diagonals (V/W/X). Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with thin linking strokes and strong verticals that read best when given space.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and titles where contrast and elegance are advantages. It also fits premium packaging and brand applications that want a refined, high-end voice. For longer passages, it performs most reliably at larger sizes with comfortable spacing to preserve the hairline detail.
The overall tone is polished and premium, with a distinctly editorial glamour. Its dramatic contrast and razor-fine details convey sophistication and formality, leaning toward fashion, art, and culture contexts rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, couture-like serif voice: dramatic contrast, clean construction, and crisp finishing that prioritizes visual impact and sophistication. Its forms aim for a poised, contemporary classicism appropriate for editorial and branding work.
In continuous text, the extreme thin strokes create a sparkling texture and emphasize line rhythm, especially around joins in letters like n/m and the cross-strokes in e/f. The design rewards larger sizes and generous leading, where hairlines remain visible and the sharp serifs add definition without crowding.