Serif Contrasted Siba 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, dramatic, luxurious, editorial, fashion, classical, premium appeal, display impact, editorial tone, stylish emphasis, dramatic italics, hairline, calligraphic, elegant, crisp, high-waisted.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, crisp hairline serifs, and a smooth, calligraphic flow. The letterforms are generous in width with a lively, forward-leaning rhythm and clean, sharply cut terminals. Capitals feel stately and sculpted, while lowercase forms show energetic joins and tapered strokes; round letters stay open and glossy, with fine interior counters that emphasize contrast. Numerals follow the same italic, display-driven construction with dramatic curves and thin entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, magazine covers, fashion and beauty layouts, and premium branding. It can add sophistication to posters, invitations, and packaging where a dramatic italic serif is desired, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone is glamorous and emphatic, evoking fashion editorials and classic luxury branding. Its sharp contrast and sweeping italic energy create a sense of motion and theatricality, reading as refined rather than casual.
The font appears designed to deliver a modern-didone style of elegance with maximum contrast and a confident italic sweep. Its proportions and crisp detailing prioritize impact and polish over neutrality, aiming for high-end editorial and brand expression.
The design’s very fine hairlines and tight, bright joins suggest it will reward larger sizes where the contrast can be fully appreciated. The italic angle and wide stance produce a strong horizontal presence, making lines of text feel bold and cinematic.