Serif Contrasted Apba 10 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very slender serif with extreme stroke modulation: strong vertical stems paired with razor-thin hairlines and pointed, unbracketed serifs. Proportions are tall and condensed, with ample white space inside counters and a clean, vertical rhythm across lines. Terminals tend toward sharp, tapered finishes, and curves show a pronounced vertical stress typical of modern display serifs. The lowercase keeps a moderate x-height relative to long ascenders/descenders, giving the text a towering, airy texture; numerals and caps follow the same narrow, high-contrast construction for a consistent color.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty headlines, luxury branding, and premium packaging. It can also work for large-format posters or pull quotes where its narrow proportions help fit long phrases while maintaining a sophisticated, high-impact look.
The overall tone is chic and aspirational, conveying a runway/editorial sensibility with a deliberate sense of drama. Its thin hairlines and elongated forms feel refined and precise, suggesting luxury branding and high-end cultural contexts rather than utilitarian reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, couture-like serif voice: maximally elegant through tall condensed proportions and strong contrast, prioritizing visual impact and refinement over neutral body-text invisibility.
In text, the condensed width and intense contrast create a distinctive stripe-like rhythm, with punctuation and small details appearing delicate next to the dominant verticals. The design reads most confidently when given room—generous tracking and line spacing help preserve the crispness of the hairlines and the elegant cadence of the letterforms.