Serif Contrasted Ipra 13 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calvino' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, luxury branding, posters, luxury, refined, dramatic, display elegance, editorial impact, luxury tone, modern classic, hairline, vertical stress, didone-like, sharp serifs, crisp terminals.
This typeface is a sharply contrasted serif with an emphatic vertical axis and very fine hairline connections. The serifs are crisp and pointed, with minimal bracketing, and the overall drawing favors clean, sculpted curves paired with straight, towering stems. Capitals feel tall and stately, while the lowercase shows a compact, editorial rhythm with tight joins, narrow apertures, and elegantly tapered terminals. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with thin diagonals and precise, blade-like finishing strokes.
It is well suited to magazine headlines, fashion and beauty campaigns, luxury branding, and other display-driven typography where contrast and refinement are desirable. It can also work for short pull quotes or section titles in editorial layouts, especially when set with generous size and careful spacing.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a runway/editorial sensibility and a distinctly dramatic sparkle at display sizes. Its hairlines and sharp serifs communicate elegance and precision, giving text a poised, premium voice rather than a casual or utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern high-contrast serif voice with classic fashion-magazine cues: strong vertical stems, razor-thin hairlines, and sharp finishing. Its forms prioritize visual elegance and impact in display settings, creating a distinctive, premium typographic signature.
In the sample text, the thin strokes contribute to a crisp, shimmering texture that reads most confidently at larger sizes where the hairlines can remain visible. The design’s narrow internal spaces and tight detailing heighten sophistication, but also make spacing and size choices important to maintain clarity.