Serif Contrasted Epfi 9 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, fashion, editorial, luxury, theatrical, vintage, elegance, display, refinement, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, elongated, crisp.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strong vertical axis. Stems are tall and compact in width, with very fine hairlines and sharp, lightly bracketed-to-unbracketed serifs that read crisp at display sizes. The uppercase has elongated proportions and a restrained, elegant rhythm, while the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with narrow bowls and tight apertures. Curves are smooth and controlled, and several forms show a decorative, engraved feel through delicate inline-like contouring and high-contrast transitions.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, mastheads, brand marks, beauty and luxury packaging, and high-end invitations. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling where its delicate hairlines and crisp serifs have room to breathe.
The overall tone is polished and fashion-forward, with a sense of classic glamour and editorial sophistication. Its sharp contrasts and slender presence feel formal and luxurious, while the slightly ornamental detailing adds a poised, theatrical edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern take on classic high-contrast serif luxury, emphasizing elegance, verticality, and a couture-like finish for attention-grabbing display use.
The font’s fine details and hairline joins suggest it will look most stable when given enough size and printing/rendering quality. Numerals follow the same elegant contrast and compact width, reinforcing a consistent, refined texture in mixed text settings.