Serif Contrasted Abse 10 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, packaging, posters, fashion, editorial, luxury, classical, refined, elegance, prestige, editorial tone, display clarity, classic revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, didone-like, crisp, airy.
A delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a distinctly vertical axis. Hairline serifs and terminals stay sharp and clean, while the main stems are narrow and crisp, producing an airy overall color. Round letters are drawn with smooth, taut curves and small apertures; joins are restrained and largely unbracketed, reinforcing a precise, cut-metal feel. Proportions are elegant and slightly varied across glyphs, with generous spacing that helps the fine details remain legible at display sizes.
Well suited to magazine mastheads, editorial headlines, and brand identities where elegance and precision are the goal. It also fits premium packaging and poster titles, especially in layouts that can afford larger sizes and comfortable spacing. For extended body copy, it will benefit from careful size, leading, and printing/rendering conditions to preserve the finest strokes.
The tone is poised and luxurious, with a cool, editorial polish reminiscent of high-end print typography. Its sharp contrast and thin finishing strokes create a sense of sophistication and formality rather than warmth or informality.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-fashion display serif that emphasizes contrast, verticality, and crisp finishing details. Its disciplined construction and airy texture suggest a focus on refined typography for titles and sophisticated branding.
In the sample text, the hairlines and serifs read best when given room—large sizes and ample leading prevent the light horizontals from visually disappearing. Numerals follow the same refined contrast, pairing well with titling and headline typography.