Serif Contrasted Kufe 10 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, fashion, luxury branding, invitations, elegant, refined, classical, luxury tone, display focus, editorial clarity, modern classic, hairline, crisp, delicate, vertical stress, sharp serifs.
This typeface presents a refined modern serif structure with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, needle-like hairlines. Serifs are sharp and minimally bracketed, giving terminals a clean, cut finish and a polished rhythm across text. Curves are smooth and controlled with a clear vertical stress, while proportions feel balanced and slightly narrow in the round letters, lending a taut, tailored color. Lowercase forms keep a moderate x-height with long, graceful ascenders/descenders, and figures follow the same high-contrast logic for a consistent, dressy texture.
Best suited to editorial typography, magazine headlines, and display settings where its contrast and fine detailing can read cleanly. It also fits luxury branding and formal materials such as invitations or title pages, especially when given enough size and whitespace to preserve the hairline clarity.
The overall tone is poised and luxurious, projecting sophistication and restraint rather than warmth. Its sharp details and bright contrast evoke fashion and cultural publishing, with a distinctly formal, contemporary-classic character.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-fashion serif voice built on classical proportions, emphasizing sharp serifs, vertical stress, and brilliant contrast for an upscale, print-forward presence.
In the sample text, the hairlines and fine joins become especially prominent, creating a sparkling texture that rewards generous sizes and comfortable leading. The italics are not shown; the voice here is defined by upright, high-precision roman forms and strong vertical emphasis.