Serif Contrasted Ibnu 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, fashion covers, magazine titles, posters, fashion, editorial, luxurious, dramatic, elegant, luxury branding, editorial display, high impact, modern classic, refined voice, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, refined, chiseled.
This typeface is a sharply contrasted serif with a pronounced vertical axis and extremely fine hairlines against strong, dark main stems. Proportions are tall and compressed, producing a tight horizontal rhythm and a distinctly columnar texture in text. Serifs are thin and clean, with a modern, cut-in feel rather than soft, bracketed transitions, and many joins resolve into pointed or tapered terminals. Curves are sculpted and taut (notably in bowls and the S), while diagonals remain slender and controlled, giving the overall silhouette a crisp, fashion-oriented finish.
Best suited for display typography where its contrast and compressed proportions can shine—magazine and fashion headlines, luxury branding, logotypes, packaging titles, and high-impact posters. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when set with ample size and spacing, but is visually optimized for larger settings rather than dense, extended reading.
The overall tone is poised and high-end, with an assertive glamour that reads as runway/editorial rather than bookish. Its sharp contrast and narrow stance create a dramatic, cultivated voice—formal, stylish, and slightly theatrical—well suited to brands aiming for sophistication and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-fashion serif: narrow, sharply contrasted forms that maximize elegance and presence in large-scale use. The crisp serifs, taut curves, and disciplined rhythm suggest a focus on editorial sophistication and brand-forward messaging where a refined, premium impression is essential.
In the samples, the tight fit and strong thick–thin pattern create a striking sparkle at larger sizes, while the very delicate connecting strokes and hairline serifs suggest careful use on light backgrounds and in print-leaning contexts. Numerals and lowercase show the same refined tension, with distinctive, calligraphic-like inflections in some terminals that add personality without becoming decorative script.