Serif Contrasted Etba 14 is a very light, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, display type, book covers, branding, elegant, editorial, refined, airy, classical, editorial polish, premium feel, classic revival, headline clarity, hairline serifs, high-contrast, vertical stress, sharp terminals, open counters.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, hairline-like serifs and predominantly vertical stress. The letterforms are generously proportioned with wide caps and roomy lowercase, giving an open texture and a calm reading rhythm. Strokes transition from fine hairlines to firmer verticals, with clean joins and mostly unbracketed serifs that end in sharp, pointed terminals. Round letters (O, C, G) are broad and smooth, while the overall construction stays upright and formal with careful spacing and clear counters.
This design works best where size and printing/rendering quality can support fine hairlines: magazine and newspaper features, book covers, fashion or cultural branding, and spacious headlines. It can also serve for short passages and pull quotes when set with comfortable leading, where its open proportions and clear counters maintain readability.
The tone is elegant and editorial, projecting a polished, cultivated feel. Its airy spacing and fine details suggest sophistication and restraint rather than heaviness or rusticity, making it feel suited to premium, classic communication.
The design intention appears to be a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif: wide, airy proportions paired with sharp, minimal serifs and elegant detailing. It aims to deliver a premium, editorial voice with enough distinctive character for titles and brand-forward typography.
The glyph set shown includes distinctive, lightly calligraphic touches such as the Q’s sweeping tail and subtly curved terminals on figures, which add personality without breaking the formal serif structure. Numerals appear delicate and stylish, aligning with the font’s refined, high-contrast character.