Serif Contrasted Epwo 2 is a very light, very wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, luxury, theatrical, refined, display elegance, editorial impact, brand prestige, dramatic contrast, hairline serifs, vertical stress, didone, calligraphic, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with razor-thin hairlines, sharp unbracketed serifs, and a predominantly vertical stress. Forms are notably wide and airy, with generous counters and a comparatively tall lowercase that reads large against the caps. The design mixes crisp straight stems with swelling curves and delicate entry/exit strokes, producing a taut rhythm that alternates between bold main strokes and near-invisible connecting lines. Details like the thin crossbars and spidery diagonals give the face a precise, etched feel, while the overall spacing and breadth keep the texture open rather than dense.
Best suited to large sizes where the hairlines can be appreciated—magazine covers, fashion and culture headlines, posters, and premium brand identities. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes when ample size and careful reproduction preserve its fine strokes.
The tone is polished and dramatic, evoking couture editorial typography and upscale display work. Its extreme contrast and fine detailing project elegance and precision, with a slightly theatrical flair that feels more gallery or runway than utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a contemporary Didone-style display serif that prioritizes elegance, contrast, and expansive proportions. Its wide stance and refined hairlines aim to create a distinctive, high-end voice for attention-grabbing typography rather than quiet, long-form reading.
In continuous text, the hairlines and very thin joins create a sparkling texture with pronounced stroke flicker, especially around diagonals and crossbars. The numerals share the same display-forward contrast, with curving figures that feel ornamental and light on the page.