Serif Contrasted Ipbo 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, fashion, dramatic, refined, elegant display, editorial polish, premium branding, modern classic, hairline, didone-like, vertical stress, unbracketed, sharp serifs.
A crisp, high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress and razor-thin hairlines set against sturdy main stems. Serifs are sharp and largely unbracketed, giving strokes clean entry/exit points and a precise, cut-paper feel. Capitals are elegant and tall with ample internal space; curves in C, G, and S are tightly controlled, while diagonals (V, W, Y) taper into fine points. The lowercase keeps a measured x-height with compact bowls and narrow joins; the two-storey g, the ball/teardrop terminals, and the delicate cross strokes reinforce a formal, display-oriented rhythm. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, mixing robust verticals with hairline curves and thin links.
Best suited to editorial typography—magazine headlines, pull quotes, and elegant titling where the high contrast can shine. It also fits premium branding and packaging that benefit from a refined, boutique feel. In longer passages it will read most confidently at comfortable sizes and in print-like contexts where fine hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and sophisticated, with a distinctly editorial voice. Extreme contrast and fine detailing create a sense of luxury and drama, lending the type a poised, high-fashion character rather than a utilitarian one.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-contrast serif for stylish display use, emphasizing elegance, precision, and a dramatic light–dark rhythm. Its forms prioritize refined silhouettes and fashionable presence over purely utilitarian text robustness.
Spacing and silhouette balance favor clean verticality and crisp punctuation-like terminals, which helps the face look especially sharp at larger sizes. The delicate hairlines and thin horizontals read as intentional visual accents, contributing to a sparkling texture in text settings.