Serif Contrasted Ibju 2 is a bold, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Onyx' by Bitstream, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, and 'Onyx' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, luxury, theatrical, editorial impact, luxury branding, space saving, dramatic contrast, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, tight spacing, condensed.
A condensed serif with pronounced vertical stress and extreme thick–thin modulation. Stems are weighty and straight while hairlines and serifs are razor-fine, producing a sharp, engraved rhythm. Serifs are small and crisp with minimal bracketing, and terminals tend toward clean, tapered finishes. Proportions are tall and compact with narrow counters, giving lines a tight, high-impact texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine mastheads, fashion/editorial headlines, posters, and premium branding where sharp contrast and narrow width help maximize impact in limited space. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when set with generous leading and careful tracking.
The overall tone is upscale and assertive, with a runway/editorial polish and a hint of theatrical drama. Its severe contrast and narrow stance feel formal and attention-grabbing, reading as luxurious rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern Didone-style, high-fashion voice: tall, compressed forms paired with knife-like hairlines to create an elegant yet forceful presence in large-scale typography.
In text settings the dense, vertical patterning creates a strong graphic stripe effect, especially at larger sizes. The numerals and capitals carry the most display weight, while the lowercase maintains the same sharp contrast and condensed rhythm for cohesive titling.