Serif Contrasted Ibna 1 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: fashion headlines, magazine titles, luxury branding, posters, invitations, luxury, editorial, fashion, refined, dramatic, editorial impact, luxury tone, display elegance, modern classic, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, sharp joins, delicate.
A sharply drawn serif with extreme thick–thin modulation and a pronounced vertical axis. Stems are dominant and straight, while hairlines and serifs reduce to fine, crisp strokes that create a sparkling texture at display sizes. The letterforms are compact and tall, with pointed apexes and high, elegant curves; joins and terminals tend toward knife-like precision rather than rounded softness. Counters are relatively small in the heaviest shapes, and spacing reads tight and controlled, producing a taut, high-fashion rhythm across words.
Best used for display typography such as magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty headlines, luxury brand wordmarks, and high-end packaging. It can also work well for posters and event materials where its sharp contrast and refined detailing can be rendered cleanly at larger sizes.
The overall tone is polished and elevated, with a dramatic contrast that feels luxurious and contemporary. It carries a poised, editorial mood—confident, formal, and slightly theatrical—suited to settings where sophistication and visual punch are more important than casual friendliness.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern Didone-style impact: crisp hairlines, commanding vertical stems, and a controlled, elegant silhouette that reads premium. Its compact proportions and precise finishing suggest an intention to maximize sophistication and drama in short-form typography.
The figures follow the same high-contrast logic as the letters, with slender diagonals and prominent thick strokes that amplify a couture-like silhouette. In the sample text, the delicate hairlines and fine serifs visually recede, making the face most compelling when given sufficient size and clean reproduction.