Serif Contrasted Ibvu 9 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, logotypes, dramatic, fashion, editorial, elegant, assertive, impact, luxury, condensation, editorial tone, stylized italic, condensed, steep slant, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp terminals.
A tightly condensed italic serif with pronounced vertical stress and striking stroke modulation. Stems and main diagonals read as dark, continuous bands, while hairline joins, crossbars, and serifs stay sharp and minimal, producing a crisp, engraved look. The proportions are tall and narrow with compact counters, and the rhythm is fast and vertical, especially in the uppercase. Curves are taut and controlled, with clean, pointed terminals and a consistently steep italic angle across letters and figures.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion/editorial layouts, posters, and brand marks where its condensed italic silhouette can create impact in limited horizontal space. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when generous size and adequate contrast are available.
The overall tone is dramatic and high-style, balancing refinement with intensity. It feels editorial and fashion-forward, with a slightly theatrical, poster-like presence that reads as confident and premium.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum vertical elegance and impact through a condensed, steeply slanted form and dramatic stroke contrast. It prioritizes stylish presence and a refined, contemporary display texture over neutral, long-form readability.
In the sample text, the strong dark strokes create a distinctive texture line-to-line, while the fine hairlines add sparkle but can soften at small sizes or low-contrast reproduction. The numerals match the narrow, slanted stance and carry the same sharp, modern serif detailing, supporting cohesive display typography.