Serif Contrasted Ipfe 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, book covers, branding, luxury, editorial, classical, refined, dramatic, elegant display, editorial polish, luxury branding, classic revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, sculpted curves, sharp joins.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis and crisp, hairline finishing. Stems are dark and authoritative while horizontals and serifs thin to needle-like strokes, creating a bright, sparkling texture at display sizes. Serifs read as fine and sharp rather than slabby, and curves are smooth and sculpted with pronounced thick–thin modulation. Proportions feel traditional with a relatively restrained x-height and elegant, slightly condensed-looking caps, giving the set a poised, formal rhythm.
This face is well suited to headlines, pull quotes, and large-format editorial typography where its contrast and fine serifs can shine. It also fits fashion, beauty, and luxury branding, as well as book covers and poster titling that benefit from an elegant, classical voice.
The overall tone is luxurious and editorial, with a fashion-and-magazine polish. Its dramatic contrast and precise detailing convey refinement, prestige, and a slightly theatrical sophistication, more suited to curated statements than everyday utility.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern take on classic high-contrast serif lettering: dramatic thick–thin strokes, polished curves, and crisp hairline details intended to project sophistication in display and editorial contexts.
In the samples, the hairlines and thin joins become a key part of the character, so the design reads most confidently when there is enough size and reproduction quality to preserve the delicate details. The numerals share the same high-contrast construction, supporting stylish titling and sophisticated figure setting alongside the text.