Serif Contrasted Riwy 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, packaging, fashion, luxury, dramatic, poised, display elegance, brand voice, editorial impact, calligraphic flair, calligraphic, refined, crisp, delicate, stylish.
A high-contrast italic serif with vertical stress, razor-thin hairlines, and weighty, sculpted main strokes. The letterforms are distinctly calligraphic: stems and bowls show sharp swelling and tapering, with pointed terminals and finely cut entry/exit strokes. Serifs are slim and crisp, often appearing as tapered wedges rather than heavy feet, giving the design an airy, glossy rhythm. Overall spacing reads lively and slightly irregular in a deliberate way, contributing to a dynamic texture in words and lines.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, magazine covers, and other display settings where contrast and detail can be appreciated. It also works well for luxury branding touchpoints—such as packaging, invitations, and campaign typography—when paired with ample whitespace and a simpler companion text face.
The tone is sophisticated and theatrical, balancing elegance with a sense of motion. Its sharp contrast and italic flow evoke couture and high-end editorial typography, while the pronounced curves and tapered details add a romantic, expressive personality.
The design appears intended as a modern high-contrast italic for display typography, emphasizing elegance, motion, and sharp refinement. Its visual system prioritizes expressive stroke modulation and fashion-forward silhouette over neutral, utilitarian text color.
Uppercase forms feel stately and display-oriented, while lowercase shapes lean into cursive construction with distinctive loops and descenders (notably in letters like g, j, y, and z). Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, with slender diagonals and fine finishing strokes that reward generous sizing and careful reproduction.