Serif Contrasted Ibni 1 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, fashion, elegance, editorial impact, luxury branding, classic revival, display focus, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, needle-thin joins, calligraphic.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress: main stems read as strong, dark strokes while horizontals and connecting strokes collapse into delicate hairlines. Serifs are sharp and minimal, often resolving into fine, tapered feet and needle-like entry/exit strokes. Proportions skew narrow overall, with tall capitals and compact widths, while curves (O, C, S) show tight, controlled shaping and thin joins at the spine. Lowercase forms keep a moderate x-height and show a clear oldstyle influence in the bowl-and-stem relationships (notably in a, e, g, and s), with crisp ear/terminal details and a slightly calligraphic rhythm.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and culture layouts, poster titles, and premium brand marks where high contrast can be appreciated. It can add a polished, upscale tone to packaging and short editorial pull quotes, particularly at larger sizes where hairline details remain clear.
The overall tone is elegant and high-end, with a poised, editorial sensibility. Extreme contrast and razor-thin details create a sense of drama and sophistication, suited to fashion-forward or cultural contexts where refinement is part of the message. The narrow stance and sharp finishing lend a composed, slightly formal voice rather than a friendly one.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic high-contrast serif voice updated with a tight, narrow footprint and crisp detailing. Its sharp hairlines and vertical emphasis prioritize elegance and impact over rugged versatility, aiming for an editorial, luxury-oriented presence in prominent typographic roles.
The design relies heavily on thin crossbars and hairline joins, which become a defining texture in text settings—especially in letters like E, F, T, and the diagonals of K, N, V, and W. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with slender connectors and prominent verticals, producing an elegant but delicate color at larger sizes.