Serif Contrasted Eppo 9 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazine, fashion, book titles, invitations, elegant, classical, dramatic, refined, luxury, headline focus, classic revival, premium tone, editorial voice, hairline, vertical stress, didone-like, crisp, formal.
A refined serif with pronounced thick-to-thin modulation, crisp vertical stress, and extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate with minimal bracketing, giving strokes a clean, cut-paper finish. Proportions favor tall capitals and long ascenders over a compact x-height, while bowls and counters stay relatively open for a luminous, high-end texture. Spacing and rhythm feel measured and slightly airy, helping the thin details survive in display sizes while maintaining a composed page color in text settings.
Well suited to magazine headlines, book and chapter titles, pull quotes, and luxury branding where contrast and refinement are desirable. It also works for formal invitations and packaging accents, especially when paired with generous leading and comfortable tracking to protect the hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and formal, with a fashion-and-publishing sensibility. Its high-contrast sparkle and sharp terminals convey luxury, ceremony, and a slightly theatrical sophistication.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast serif typography: sharp, premium, and attention-grabbing in large sizes, while still structured enough to compose elegant text when set with care.
Capitals show strong geometric clarity with controlled curves, while lowercase forms keep an editorial restraint rather than calligraphic softness. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with thin links and confident vertical stems that read best when given enough size and breathing room.