Serif Contrasted Ibbi 1 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazine, display, headlines, branding, fashion, luxury, dramatic, refined, elegance, headline impact, premium branding, modern classic, hairline, vertical stress, crisp serifs, sharp terminals, elegant.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and extremely fine hairlines paired with strong, dark stems. Serifs are crisp and delicate, with sharp, clean terminals and minimal bracketing, giving the forms a precise, cut look. Proportions are tall and slender with generous counters; round letters like O and Q feel vertically oriented, and diagonals (V, W, X) resolve into needle-like joins. The lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with long ascenders and descenders, and details such as the two-storey a and g, narrow f, and compact, pointed punctuation reinforce the refined, razor-thin rhythm in text.
Well suited for magazine typography, fashion and culture editorials, and high-end branding where elegance and contrast are assets. It performs especially well in headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and other display settings that can showcase its hairline detailing and tall proportions.
The overall tone is poised and luxurious, with a distinctly editorial sheen. Its contrast and sharpness create a sense of drama and sophistication, evoking high-end fashion, culture, and premium branding rather than casual or utilitarian communication.
Designed to deliver a contemporary take on modern (Didone-like) contrast: tall, polished letterforms with razor-thin horizontals and crisp serifs that emphasize sophistication and visual impact in display-led typography.
In running text the hairlines can become visually fragile, so it reads best when reproduction is clean and sizes are not too small. The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and thin connecting strokes that match the uppercase’s formal rhythm.