Serif Contrasted Ilba 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, luxury branding, packaging, luxury, fashion, refined, dramatic, display impact, editorial tone, luxury feel, modern classic, hairline, didone-like, vertical stress, crisp, sharp serifs.
This typeface is a refined high-contrast serif with a pronounced thick–thin rhythm and crisp, hairline finishing strokes. Serifs are sharp and delicate with minimal bracketing, while main stems stay firm and vertical, creating a clean, structured silhouette. Round letters show a controlled, slightly narrow ovality and strong vertical stress, and curves taper quickly into fine terminals. The overall color on the page is elegant and airy, with bright counters and a polished, print-oriented texture that becomes especially striking at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short passages where the hairlines and contrast can be appreciated—such as magazines, lookbooks, fashion campaigns, and premium brand identities. It can also work for packaging and large-format typography where crisp detail and refined letterforms are priorities.
The font conveys a fashion-forward, upscale tone—cool, precise, and intentionally dramatic. Its extreme contrast and razor details feel at home in contemporary luxury contexts, evoking editorial typography and high-end branding rather than casual or utilitarian use.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion serif voice built around dramatic contrast, vertical emphasis, and finely finished details. Its goal is impact with sophistication: strong forms that read confidently at display sizes while maintaining an elegant, precise surface.
The design emphasizes delicate joins and thin cross-strokes, so spacing and line breaks play a visible role in the perceived rhythm. Numerals and capitals carry the same high-contrast logic, giving headings and pull quotes a consistent, curated look.