Serif Contrasted Bysi 9 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, classical, poised, elegance, editorial impact, luxury branding, modern classicism, display clarity, hairline, vertical stress, crisp, refined, delicate.
A delicate modern serif with extreme thick–thin modulation and a pronounced vertical axis. Stems are tall and slender, with razor-fine hairlines and crisp, unbracketed serifs that read as sharp wedges. Counters are open and elegant, and round letters show smooth, near-circular bowls with minimal optical softness. The overall rhythm is airy and linear, with long ascenders/descenders and tightly drawn widths that create a composed, high-end texture in display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and brand marks where its high-contrast detailing can be appreciated. It also fits luxury packaging and beauty or jewelry identities, especially in larger sizes where the hairlines remain visually clear and the elegant proportions can set a premium tone.
The tone is polished and couture-leaning, combining restraint with drama through its hairline details and towering proportions. It feels ceremonial and editorial—suited to premium contexts where elegance and precision are part of the message.
The design appears intended as a modern, fashion-oriented display serif: maximizing elegance through strong verticality, sharp unbracketed serifs, and dramatic stroke contrast to create a bright, refined typographic voice.
The numerals and punctuation follow the same refined logic, with slim verticals and light joins that keep the page color bright. In the sample text, the design’s thin horizontals and terminals contribute a sophisticated sparkle, while the narrow forms emphasize verticality and a stately cadence.