Serif Contrasted Ipve 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazine headlines, fashion branding, book covers, luxury packaging, posters, luxurious, editorial, fashion, classical, dramatic, editorial elegance, luxury signaling, headline impact, classic refinement, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, refined.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and razor-thin hairlines against strong main stems. Serifs are sharp and delicate with minimal bracketing, producing a crisp, chiseled finish at stroke terminals. Proportions lean elegant and slightly condensed in feel, with tall capitals and narrow joins that keep the rhythm taut; counters are clean and well-defined. The lowercase shows a compact, controlled structure with a two-storey “g” and a distinctive “y” that ends in a rounded ball terminal, adding a small ornamental accent within an otherwise formal system.
Best suited to headlines, titles, pull quotes, and brand marks where its contrast and hairlines can be appreciated—such as magazine layouts, luxury and beauty branding, book covers, and high-end packaging. It can also work for short editorial text in larger sizes with comfortable spacing, especially in print-oriented contexts.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, combining classic bookish authority with a fashion-forward, display-oriented drama. Its strong contrast and fine detailing evoke boutique luxury, magazine typography, and refined cultural contexts rather than utilitarian text settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, editorial take on a classic high-contrast serif: maximizing elegance and visual drama through vertical stress, thin hairlines, and sharp finishing while keeping forms disciplined and readable in display use.
In the sample text, the thin horizontals and hairline serifs create a bright sparkle at larger sizes, while the heavier verticals maintain clarity and hierarchy. Numerals and capitals read particularly stately, with generous curves and clean, sharp finishing that emphasizes an elegant, formal cadence.