Serif Contrasted Okke 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, dramatic, luxurious, editorial, classic, formal, elegance, impact, refinement, formality, editorial tone, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp, sculptural.
This typeface shows pronounced stroke contrast with strong verticals and fine hairlines, producing a crisp, polished silhouette. Serifs are sharp and delicate rather than slabby, with a mostly unbracketed, chiseled feel that keeps corners clean and edges precise. Proportions read on the generous side, with broad capitals and ample internal counters; curves are taut and controlled, and joins stay tidy even at heavier stroke points. The lowercase has a steady rhythm with compact, well-contained bowls and a clear, upright structure, while numerals follow the same high-contrast, refined construction.
Best suited to headlines and prominent short-to-medium text where contrast and refined detailing are an asset. It fits magazine and editorial layouts, luxury branding, and premium packaging, and it can add a classic, formal tone to posters and display copy.
The overall tone is poised and high-end, leaning toward an editorial and fashion-forward sensibility. Its dramatic contrast and sharp finishing details convey formality and confidence, with a slightly theatrical, display-oriented presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-contrast serif voice with a polished, modern-classic finish—prioritizing elegance, impact, and crisp typographic texture in display settings.
In the text sample, the weight and contrast create strong word shapes and striking punctuation, while the hairline details become more prominent at larger sizes. Rounded letters like C, O, and S maintain a smooth, controlled curvature, and diagonals in letters such as V, W, and X stay crisp without appearing brittle.