Serif Contrasted Etfe 9 is a very light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, invitations, packaging, elegant, refined, classical, airy, luxury tone, editorial voice, modern classic, display refinement, hairline, high-contrast, crisp, delicate, sharp serifs.
A delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, finely cut terminals. The letterforms feel open and spacious, with generous proportions and clear, smooth curves; stems are slender and the horizontals and joining strokes drop to hairlines. Serifs are narrow and sharp, reading as minimally bracketed, and many joins end in tapered points that heighten the contrast. The overall rhythm is calm and even, with a clean baseline and neatly controlled counters that keep the light color from breaking up in text.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other editorial applications where fine detailing can be appreciated at larger sizes. It also fits premium branding and packaging, as well as invitations and certificates that benefit from a formal, high-contrast serif voice.
The tone is polished and cultured, projecting a classic, fashion-adjacent elegance. Its airy weight and razor-like detailing suggest sophistication and restraint, with a slightly dramatic edge typical of high-contrast display serifs.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern take on a classical high-contrast serif: light, spacious, and sharply finished to create an upscale feel. Its consistent contrast and crisp serifs prioritize elegance and visual refinement over ruggedness or small-size economy.
Uppercase forms show a sculpted, calligraphic influence in the diagonals and curves, while the lowercase remains orderly and legible with a composed, literary texture. Numerals follow the same refined contrast, giving figures a formal, editorial presence rather than a utilitarian one.