Serif Contrasted Fiho 6 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A slanted serif with a crisp, calligraphic build and pronounced stroke modulation. Letterforms are narrow and airy with fine hairlines, sharper terminals, and relatively clean, minimally bracketed serifs that read as precise rather than soft. The rhythm is lively: curves are slightly taut, joins are neatly controlled, and many glyphs show tapered entry/exit strokes that reinforce an italic, pen-driven feel. Ascenders are prominent, counters stay open, and the numerals follow the same elegant, slightly formalized drawing with clear diagonal energy.
It works well for editorial typography where an elegant italic voice is needed—book and magazine settings, pull quotes, introductions, and refined short-form text. The clean, high-style silhouette also suits invitations, programs, and other formal collateral, especially where a classic, cultivated tone is desired.
The overall tone is polished and literary, suggesting editorial sophistication and classical taste. It feels ceremonial without becoming ornate, projecting a poised, cultured voice suited to traditional typographic settings.
The design appears intended to provide a classic italic with a refined, high-fashion finish—prioritizing graceful flow, sharp detail, and a composed texture on the page. It aims to balance traditional serif conventions with a slightly more slender, contemporary crispness.
Distinctive italic construction shows through in the long, sweeping forms (notably in J, Q, and the lowercase f and y), giving a sense of motion even at larger text sizes. The uppercase set remains restrained and stately, while the lowercase carries more of the personality through curved entry strokes and tapered terminals.