Serif Contrasted Kudo 9 is a very light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, classical, refined, fashion, elegance, hierarchy, drama, premium branding, hairline, crisp, delicate, sharp serifs, vertical stress.
A delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a crisp, vertical rhythm. Hairline horizontals and serifs contrast against fuller vertical stems, producing sharp joins and a distinctly calligraphic, high-contrast texture. The letterforms are spacious and slightly extended, with compact, precise serifs and smooth, rounded bowls; curves resolve into fine terminals that stay clean rather than soft or heavily bracketed. Numerals follow the same elegant contrast, with thin entry/exit strokes and open counters that keep the set airy at display sizes.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine titles, luxury branding, packaging, and poster headlines where its refined contrast can be appreciated. It can work for short editorial passages or pull quotes when set large enough to preserve the hairline details and avoid a brittle texture.
The overall tone is polished and elevated, projecting a fashion-forward, editorial sensibility with a classical underpinning. Its dramatic contrast and fine details feel ceremonial and premium, suited to contexts where elegance and hierarchy are more important than ruggedness or neutrality.
Designed to deliver an elegant, contemporary interpretation of classic high-contrast serif forms, emphasizing sharp refinement, spacious proportions, and striking thick–thin drama for high-impact typography.
In continuous text the thin hairlines and sharp serifs create a sparkling, high-contrast color that benefits from generous size and comfortable leading. The shapes maintain a consistent stress and detailing across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving the font a cohesive, formal voice.