Serif Contrasted Ibge 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, refined, modernist, space saving, luxury tone, editorial impact, display emphasis, modern classic, condensed, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins.
A sharply condensed serif with extreme thick–thin modulation and a strongly vertical construction. Stems are heavy and straight, while hairlines are very fine, producing a crisp, high-contrast rhythm. Serifs are narrow and delicate with little visible bracketing, and many terminals end in clean, squared-off cuts. Curves are taut and controlled, counters are tight, and the overall texture reads as tall, linear, and precisely engineered rather than calligraphic.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine covers, section headers, posters, and brand wordmarks where its condensed footprint and dramatic contrast can work at larger sizes. It can also be effective for short subheads or pull quotes, especially in editorial and fashion contexts where a sleek, high-impact serif is desired.
The font projects a poised, high-fashion editorial tone—sleek, confident, and slightly theatrical. Its intense contrast and compressed proportions create a sense of luxury and urgency, suited to designs that want to feel polished and attention-grabbing without ornament.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum elegance and impact in minimal horizontal space, combining classic high-contrast serif cues with a contemporary, tightly controlled geometry. Its emphasis on verticality and hairline detail suggests a display-first role focused on premium, editorial presentation.
In text, the condensed width and spiky hairlines create strong vertical striping and pronounced word shapes; spacing and punctuation feel crisp and formal. Numerals follow the same tall, compressed stance, reinforcing a consistent, display-forward personality across letters and figures.