Serif Contrasted Ibdi 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, titles, fashion, editorial, dramatic, luxury, theatrical, luxury impact, space saving, editorial voice, display emphasis, condensed, vertical stress, hairline serifs, razor thin, crisp.
A sharply condensed serif with pronounced vertical stress and striking thick–thin modulation. Stems are tall and dominant while cross strokes and serifs reduce to fine hairlines, producing a crisp, engraved look. Serifs are delicate and largely unbracketed, with narrow apertures and compact interior counters that emphasize a tight, vertical rhythm. Round characters (like O, C, and e) appear pinched and upright, and the overall texture reads dark and elegant at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, and short-form display text where its hairlines and contrast can be appreciated. It works well for fashion and culture editorial design, luxury branding, packaging, event posters, and cinematic or theatrical titling. For longer text, it benefits from larger sizes and careful tracking to maintain clarity.
The font projects a polished, high-society tone—dramatic, refined, and slightly severe. Its narrow, high-contrast silhouette feels runway/editorial and lends an air of exclusivity and formality, with a hint of vintage glamour.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum elegance and impact within a narrow footprint, combining a classic high-contrast serif vocabulary with a compressed, contemporary rhythm for editorial and brand-forward applications.
Letterforms show a consistent condensed cadence across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, with particularly thin joins and terminals that reward larger sizes and generous spacing. The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, giving dates and pricing a stylish, attention-grabbing presence.