Serif Contrasted Johi 9 is a light, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A delicate modern serif with extreme stroke modulation: sturdy vertical stems contrast with very fine hairlines and razor-thin crossbars. Serifs are sharp and minimally bracketed, with long, tapered terminals that emphasize a crisp, engraved feel. Counters are generous and the overall stance is upright with a measured rhythm; curves are smooth and controlled, while joins stay clean and precise. Uppercase forms read stately and open (notably the wide bowls and circular O), and the lowercase maintains a calm text color with a restrained, bookish structure.
Best suited to editorial headlines, magazine covers, fashion and beauty branding, and premium packaging where contrast and elegance are central. It also works well for posters and large-format typographic statements, as well as pull quotes and section titles. For long passages, it will be most comfortable when set with ample size and leading to preserve the fine details.
The tone is polished and high-end, projecting couture-like elegance and a cool, confident formality. Its stark contrast and airy hairlines create a dramatic, glossy impression associated with premium editorial typography. Overall it feels refined, intentional, and slightly theatrical rather than casual or rustic.
The design appears aimed at a contemporary Didone-style voice: maximizing contrast and crispness while keeping proportions open and legible. Its sharp serifs and disciplined curves suggest a focus on refined display typography that conveys luxury and editorial authority.
At display sizes the thin strokes feel brilliant and glassy, giving punctuation and numerals a jewelry-like delicacy. In denser text settings the hairlines and fine serifs can visually recede, so spacing and size choices will strongly influence clarity and texture.