Serif Contrasted Vido 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, branding, invitations, editorial, luxury, classical, formal, dramatic, elevate tone, editorial authority, premium feel, classic revival, display impact, hairline, vertical stress, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, hairline terminals. The design shows vertical stress, sharp wedge-like serifs, and cleanly cut joins that give letters a sculpted, high-definition silhouette. Proportions feel generously set with ample sidebearings and a relatively small x-height against tall ascenders, producing an elegant rhythm in text. Curves in C, G, O, and Q are smooth and taut, while diagonals in V, W, X, and Y stay sleek and controlled, maintaining a consistent, polished contrast across the set.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other display applications where its hairlines and contrast can be appreciated. It also fits upscale branding, packaging, and editorial layouts that want a classic, cultivated voice; for longer text, it will benefit from comfortable sizes and good printing or high-resolution screens.
The overall tone is formal and high-end, evoking fashion, culture, and classic publishing. Its strong contrast and fine detailing lend a sense of drama and ceremony, while the upright stance keeps it composed and authoritative rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern-didone-style sophistication: strong vertical structure, glittering hairlines, and crisp serif detailing for premium editorial and brand contexts. It prioritizes elegance and visual impact through contrast and refined finishing rather than ruggedness or neutrality.
Bold strokes in letters like B, D, P, and R create a confident vertical backbone, with delicate hairlines adding sparkle at larger sizes. Numerals appear similarly contrasty and stylized, reading as display-oriented rather than utilitarian. The lowercase shows traditional proportions and a bookish cadence, with the small x-height reinforcing an old-style, literary feel.