Serif Contrasted Sija 10 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Qualitype' by Bülent Yüksel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, formal, emphasis, elegance, display impact, editorial tone, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharply tapered, crisp.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic, right-leaning stance and strong thick–thin modulation. Stems and main diagonals are robust, while connecting strokes, crossbars, and serifs drop to fine hairlines, producing a crisp, engraved look at display sizes. Serifs are small and sharp with minimal bracketing, and the overall rhythm is energetic due to the pronounced slant and tapered joins. Proportions feel slightly expanded with generous set width, and the lowercase shows a traditional, book-italic construction with a moderate x-height and lively ascenders/descenders.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, poster titles, and luxury brand wordmarks where its contrast and italic energy can be showcased. It can also work for short subheads or highlighted phrases, especially in print-forward contexts where fine hairlines will hold.
The tone reads refined and theatrical—suited to fashion, culture, and premium branding where elegance and contrast are part of the message. The italic angle adds motion and flourish, giving headlines a confident, declarative voice that feels classic rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classic italic with strong vertical stress and razor-thin detailing—prioritizing elegance, emphasis, and dramatic contrast over neutral text work. Its expanded feel and pronounced slant suggest it’s meant to command attention in editorial and brand-led compositions.
In the sample text, the hairlines and tight internal detailing create strong sparkle but also make the face sensitive to size and reproduction conditions; it appears most at home when given room and crisp output. Numerals and capitals carry the same high-contrast logic, reinforcing a cohesive, upscale editorial color.