Serif Contrasted Ipki 2 is a light, very wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, fashion, luxury, dramatic, refined, elevate, dramatize, modernize classic, premium feel, editorial voice, hairline, vertical stress, sharp serifs, calligraphic, elegant.
A delicate, high-contrast serif with a pronounced italic slant and a distinctly calligraphic modulation. Thick vertical stems are paired with extremely fine hairlines, producing crisp transitions and a bright, shimmering texture in text. Serifs are sharp and lightly finished, with minimal bracketing and tapered entry/exit strokes; several forms show sweeping terminals and occasional swash-like gestures (notably in the J, Q, and lower-case g/y). Proportions run on the wide side with generous internal counters, and spacing feels open, giving the face an airy, upscale presence.
This font is best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, mastheads, fashion and beauty branding, and premium packaging where its contrast and italic energy can be appreciated. It can work for short text passages in editorial layouts when set with ample size and comfortable leading, but it visually prioritizes elegance and impact over utilitarian, small-size reading.
The overall tone is elegant and theatrical, projecting a couture/editorial sensibility associated with luxury branding. Its steep contrast and italic motion add drama and sophistication, while the fine detailing reads as precise and polished rather than casual or rustic.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast italic serif with couture-level refinement—leveraging sharp serifs, dramatic stroke modulation, and wide proportions to create an elevated, editorial voice for branding and prominent typographic statements.
In the sample text, the extreme hairlines become especially noticeable at smaller sizes, creating a sparkling, high-fashion rhythm that favors display settings. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and italic flow, with curved figures showing pronounced thin points and delicate terminals.