Serif Contrasted Epti 2 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, posters, logotypes, elegant, refined, dramatic, luxury display, editorial voice, classic refinement, modern sharpness, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, chiselled, delicate.
A sharply contrasted serif with tall, slender proportions and pronounced thick–thin transitions. Stems are firm and mostly straight, while joins resolve into very fine hairlines and needle-like terminals. Serifs are crisp and minimally bracketed, giving the outlines a clean, cut-paper precision. Bowls and rounds show a clear vertical stress, and curves taper quickly into hairline connections, creating a bright, high-contrast sparkle in text. The lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with long ascenders/descenders, and the numerals echo the same refined, high-contrast construction.
Best suited to headlines, magazine and book display typography, pull quotes, and high-impact posters where its contrast can be appreciated. It also fits branding and logotype work that benefits from a refined, premium voice. For comfortable reading, it will typically perform better at larger sizes and in well-supported print or high-resolution digital settings where hairlines remain intact.
The overall tone is poised and luxurious, with a distinctly editorial polish. Its dramatic contrast and precise detailing convey sophistication and formality, leaning toward fashion and cultural publishing rather than utilitarian reading. The rhythm feels controlled and high-end, with a subtle theatricality in larger sizes.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic high-contrast serif conventions with a clean, contemporary sharpness. By pairing narrow proportions with crisp, minimally bracketed serifs and strong vertical stress, it aims to deliver an upscale display face optimized for dramatic editorial hierarchy and elegant branding.
In the sample text, the hairlines and tight internal joins create a lively shimmer, especially in sequences with repeated vertical strokes. The ampersand and punctuation read as crisp, modern accents that reinforce the font’s refined, print-oriented character.