Serif Contrasted Ofnu 14 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, headlines, invitations, branding, elegant, dramatic, bookish, classic, whimsical, refinement, drama, tradition, expressive display, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, ball terminals.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and crisp, hairline serifs. Strokes shift quickly from thick stems to very thin joins and cross-strokes, giving letters a sculpted, calligraphic-influenced rhythm. Serifs are fine and mostly unbracketed, with sharp, tapered terminals and occasional ball-like terminals on certain lowercase forms. Proportions feel traditional with a relatively short x-height, compact lowercase, and more prominent capitals; counters are generally open, while curves are drawn with a slightly lively, not perfectly mechanical, modulation.
It suits editorial display, book and magazine titling, and cover typography where high contrast and elegance are assets. It can also work for invitations, cultural institutions, and branding that benefits from a classic serif voice, especially at medium to large sizes where the hairlines and detailing can be appreciated.
The overall tone is refined and dramatic, with a distinctly classical, literary flavor. The sharp hairlines and strong contrast add a sense of formality, while the slightly quirky details in some curves and terminals keep it from feeling sterile, lending a gentle, old-world whimsy.
The design appears intended to evoke a classic high-contrast serif tradition with a more human, slightly playful hand in the drawing. Its emphasis on dramatic thick–thin modulation and refined serifs suggests a focus on expressive display and elevated editorial use rather than utilitarian text settings.
In text, the contrast creates a strong light–dark texture, so spacing and rhythm become especially noticeable at smaller sizes. The numerals share the same contrast and curving, calligraphic energy, pairing well with the letterforms for titling and ornamental settings.