Serif Contrasted Ipli 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, luxury tone, classic revival, display refinement, hairline, crisp, elegant, statuesque, calligraphic.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis and razor-thin hairlines paired with dense, weighty main strokes. Serifs are sharp and finely cut, with a generally unbracketed, contemporary Didone-like finish that keeps joins crisp and transitions abrupt. Proportions feel generous and slightly expanded, with tall capitals, compact counters, and a lively mix of narrow and wider letterforms that creates an animated texture in text. Curves are taut and controlled, and terminals often end in pointed, blade-like shapes; the lowercase shows traditional book details such as a two-storey “g” and a narrow, elegant “f” with a long descender.
Best suited to display settings where the fine hairlines can be appreciated: magazine and editorial headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, cultural posters, and refined title treatments. It can also work for short pull quotes or deck copy when set with ample size and comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a dramatic, runway/editorial sheen. The extreme contrast and sharp finishing give it a poised, authoritative voice that reads as luxurious and formal rather than casual or friendly.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern, high-fashion interpretation of classical high-contrast serifs, prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and visual drama. Its proportions and crisp detailing suggest an intention to stand out in headline-driven layouts while maintaining a disciplined, formal typographic voice.
In the sample text, the hairlines and delicate joins create a shimmering rhythm at larger sizes, while the heavy verticals anchor lines with a strong, poster-like presence. The numerals and punctuation match the same refined contrast, reinforcing a cohesive, premium look.