Serif Contrasted Oksi 2 is a very bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Didonesque Stencil' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, dramatic, editorial, classic, theatrical, stately, display impact, editorial voice, premium branding, poster drama, classic refinement, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, wedge serifs, ink-trap like notches.
A condensed display serif with pronounced vertical stress and extreme thick–thin modulation. Stems are heavy and dominant, while hairlines, crossbars, and serifs drop to very fine strokes, creating crisp, high-impact letterforms. Serifs read as sharp, wedge-like and largely unbracketed, with a mix of pointed and slightly curved terminals. Curves are taut and sculpted, and several glyphs show small internal notches or cut-ins at joins that add bite and help keep counters open at large sizes. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with compact widths and a strong baseline presence.
Best suited to large-size applications where hairlines can stay crisp: headlines, cover typography, posters, mastheads, and branding wordmarks. It also works well for premium packaging and short, emphatic pull quotes, but is less appropriate for long text or small UI sizes where the fine strokes may break down.
The tone is bold and authoritative with a fashion-editorial edge. Its razor-thin details and sculptural contrast evoke prestige, drama, and a slightly vintage poster sensibility, balancing elegance with an assertive, attention-grabbing voice.
Designed to deliver maximum impact through condensed proportions and dramatic contrast, prioritizing editorial sophistication and poster-level presence. The detailing suggests an aim for distinctive, memorable shapes that hold up in display settings while maintaining a classic serif structure.
Uppercase forms feel especially monumental due to the condensed proportions and large black shapes, while lowercase introduces more playful, calligraphic inflections in bowls and terminals. Numerals carry the same contrast and include distinctive, stylized curves that emphasize a display-first personality.