Serif Contrasted Itse 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classical, elegance, editorial tone, brand prestige, display impact, classic refinement, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, pairing substantial main stems with extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with a clean, unbracketed feel and tapered terminals that often end in pointed, calligraphic flicks. Curves are sculpted and slightly lively rather than geometric, and the overall rhythm alternates between bold verticals and thin connecting strokes, creating a sparkling texture. Capitals read tall and poised, while lowercase shows a traditional book-hand structure with slender joins and distinctive, angled entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion and lifestyle layouts, brand marks, and posters where its contrast and fine detailing can shine. It can also work for short editorial passages when set with generous size and spacing, but it is visually optimized for situations where crisp hairlines remain clear.
The typeface conveys an elegant, editorial tone with a sense of refinement and drama. Its razor-thin details and crisp contrast suggest luxury and sophistication, while the slightly expressive terminals add a cultured, literary character rather than a purely neutral one.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif voice with modern crispness—prioritizing elegance, hierarchy, and a distinctive editorial presence through dramatic thick–thin modulation and refined serifs.
In the text sample, the thinnest strokes and serifs become a prominent part of the voice, producing a bright, high-fashion sparkle at display sizes. Numerals and punctuation follow the same contrast logic, reinforcing a consistent, formal impression across mixed content.