Serif Contrasted Kuso 10 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A delicate serif with strong thick–thin modulation and a predominantly vertical stress. Strokes taper into very fine hairlines, with crisp, unbracketed serifs and sharp terminals that keep the texture clean and airy. Proportions are compact and columnar, with tall capitals, narrow bowls, and tight sidebearings that create an even, tightly set rhythm in text. The lowercase shows restrained extenders and a straightforward, two-storey construction where applicable, while numerals follow the same refined contrast and slender build.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, book covers, and section titles where elegant contrast is an asset. It also fits luxury-oriented branding and formal printed pieces like invitations or programs, particularly at sizes where the hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and composed, leaning toward a classic, high-end editorial feel. Its sharp hairlines and controlled forms give it a poised, slightly dramatic presence that reads as formal and sophisticated rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with a modern, razor-sharp finish—prioritizing elegance, verticality, and a refined page texture. Its narrow build and crisp detailing suggest a focus on sophisticated display and polished editorial settings.
In the sample text, the thin connecting strokes and serifs contribute to a bright page color with pronounced sparkle, especially in mixed-case passages. Curved letters (such as C, G, and S) maintain a smooth, disciplined contour, and the punctuation and dots appear small and precise, reinforcing the font’s fine-detail character.