Serif Contrasted Siba 7 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, fashion, dramatic, classic, luxurious, display impact, elegant titling, brand signature, editorial emphasis, swashy, calligraphic, hairline, bracketless, high-waist.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharply tapered hairlines and weight concentrated in thick, rounded strokes. The letters show a pronounced rightward slant and a lively, calligraphic rhythm, with many terminals finishing in teardrop-like balls or pointed flicks. Serifs are crisp and largely unbracketed, giving the forms a clean, cut-paper sharpness, while curves are generous and slightly swelling, especially in round letters and figures. Spacing feels display-oriented: wide, open counters paired with assertive stroke modulation create a strong black-and-white pattern on the page.
Best suited to display typography where contrast and detail can be appreciated—headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, and brand marks. It can also work well on premium packaging and invitations, where its sharp hairlines and expressive italics add sophistication and impact.
The overall tone is elegant and theatrical, evoking fashion magazines, classic book titling, and upscale branding. Its strong contrast and italic movement add a sense of speed and flair, while the refined hairlines and sharp serifs keep it polished and formal.
The design appears intended as a statement italic for high-impact editorial and branding use, combining modern high-contrast construction with calligraphic, ornamental finishing. It prioritizes elegance and visual drama over neutral text utility, aiming to deliver a memorable, refined voice in short passages.
Distinctive ball terminals and occasional swash-like strokes (notably in letters such as J, f, g, y, and z) add personality and help the font stand out in short settings. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic energy, with curvy shapes and prominent thick-to-thin transitions that read best at larger sizes.