Serif Contrasted Wope 2 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, mastheads, branding, authoritative, editorial, classic, dramatic, formal, impact, prestige, tradition, drama, ornament, sculpted, bracketed, ball terminals, swashy, display.
A sculpted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered hairlines, set on sturdy vertical stems. The serifs read as bracketed and wedge-like rather than slabby, with sharp triangular entry/exit points that give the outlines a chiseled, engraved feel. Counters are compact and the joins are tight, producing dense, dark letterforms; several lowercase characters show small ball terminals and subtle swash-like curls (notably in the descenders), adding liveliness within an otherwise stately structure. Numerals are similarly weighty and curvaceous, with strong contrast and compact interior spaces.
This face is best used for high-impact display typography such as headlines, magazine or newspaper mastheads, book covers, and poster titles where its contrast and dense color can be appreciated. It can also serve in branding and packaging for products seeking a classic, premium voice, especially when set with ample tracking or at larger point sizes.
The overall tone is commanding and traditional, with a theatrical, old-style gravitas that feels suited to heritage or prestige contexts. The crisp contrast and decorative touches introduce a sense of drama and flourish without tipping into playful novelty.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, prestige-oriented serif with dramatic contrast and a slightly ornamental finish. Its combination of sturdy proportions and refined hairlines suggests a focus on attention-grabbing display use while preserving a traditional editorial character.
In the sample text, the heavy color and tight apertures create strong impact at larger sizes, while the finer hairlines and tight counters suggest it benefits from generous size and spacing in longer lines. The design maintains a consistent vertical rhythm, but the more ornate descender shapes and terminals add distinctive personality in mixed-case settings.