Serif Contrasted Kema 10 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, hairline terminals. Serifs are sharp and mostly unbracketed, giving strokes a clean, cut finish and a slightly formal rhythm. The capitals feel tall and composed with generous interior space, while the lowercase maintains a measured, bookish texture; round letters show a clear vertical stress. Figures are similarly sculpted and contrasty, with smooth curves and fine joins that match the letterforms.
This font is well suited to magazine and editorial headlines, fashion and beauty branding, and other high-end display applications where contrast and detail can shine. It can also work for short passages such as decks, captions, and pull quotes when set with comfortable size and spacing.
The overall tone is polished and luxurious, projecting a contemporary “high fashion” sensibility rooted in classic book typography. Its sharp hairlines and poised proportions read as premium and cultivated rather than casual, lending a sense of ceremony to headlines and pull quotes.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif voice with a classic foundation—prioritizing elegance, sharp detailing, and a refined page color for premium editorial and brand contexts.
At larger sizes the hairlines and fine serifs look especially crisp, and the design’s contrast creates a lively sparkle across lines of text. In denser settings, the thin strokes and tight joins call for adequate size and reproduction quality to preserve detail.