Serif Contrasted Yeba 12 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, classic, assertive, formal, display impact, editorial authority, classic elegance, brand distinctiveness, vertical stress, hairline serifs, high-contrast, ball terminals, teardrop terminals.
A high-contrast serif with a strong vertical axis and pronounced thick-to-thin modulation. The letterforms are broad and weighty, with crisp, fine hairline serifs and tapered joins that sharpen the silhouettes. Counters tend toward compact, oval shapes, while many terminals finish in teardrops or ball-like ends, giving the face a sculpted, engraved feel. Overall spacing reads steady and sturdy, with a firm baseline presence and clear separation between strokes despite the heavy main stems.
Best suited to headlines, magazine mastheads, posters, and brand marks where its contrast and distinctive terminals can read clearly. It can also work for short pulls, cover lines, and packaging text in larger settings, especially when paired with ample leading and moderate tracking.
The font projects an editorial, headline-driven confidence—dramatic and slightly theatrical, but grounded in traditional serif conventions. The combination of chunky verticals and delicate hairlines creates a sense of luxury and authority, suitable for attention-grabbing statements rather than quiet neutrality.
Likely designed as a bold display serif that leverages extreme contrast and refined hairlines to deliver impact with a classic, editorial flavor. The wide proportions and decorative terminals suggest an aim to stand out in titling and branding while retaining a traditional serif structure.
The numerals and capitals carry a display-like density, and several lowercase forms show distinctive teardrop/ball terminal detailing that adds character at larger sizes. The contrast and tight inner spaces suggest it benefits from generous size and breathing room in layout.