Serif Contrasted Kene 9 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, display, branding, packaging, luxury, editorial, fashion, classical, dramatic, elegance, impact, editorial voice, premium branding, classic revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, didone-like, crisp, refined.
This typeface is a refined, high-contrast serif with prominent vertical strokes and extremely thin hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate with minimal bracketing, and terminals often finish in fine, tapered points. Round forms are clean and controlled, showing a clear vertical stress, while diagonals remain slender and precise. The lowercase is compact and disciplined, with a two-storey “g” and a narrow, elegant “s”; figures follow the same contrast logic with thin joins and crisp curves.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and brand wordmarks where its hairline serifs and vertical emphasis can be appreciated. It also fits luxury packaging and high-end editorial layouts, particularly when set with generous tracking and comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, projecting a fashion-forward, editorial sensibility. Its crisp hairlines and sculpted curves create a sense of ceremony and drama, while the restrained construction keeps it polished rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern take on classic high-contrast serif styling, emphasizing elegance, precision, and sharp typographic sparkle for display-led applications.
At larger sizes the hairline detailing reads as a key feature, giving the letterforms a glossy, engraved feel. In text settings the strong thick–thin rhythm produces a bright, high-end page color, with especially striking capitals and ample contrast in round letters.